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Private Cozy Cabin at Tonto Creek in Kohl's Ranch

Family-friendly cabin in Payson with a hot tub

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Family Room
Spa on Sideyard
View from Entry
Family Room with Wood Burning Fireplace
Family Room with Reclining Leather Sofas

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Payson, AZ
  • Place, Woods Canyon Lake
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Mazatzal Casino
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Payson Golf Course
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Private Cozy Cabin at Tonto Creek in Kohl's Ranch

Welcome to The Nestled Nook at Kohls Ranch!

Our cabin is walking distance to Tonto Creek and surrounded by gorgeous pines and the sound of nature. Take a trip down the creek to the beautiful Tonto Waterfalls and swimming holes, or fish for trout along the beautiful creek shores!

We sit just down the road from the Tonto Fish Hatchery and the Horton Creek trailhead. We also sit directly next to ASU's Camp Tontozona and just down the road from the historic Kohls Ranch Lodge. Nestled behind the lodge is your opportunity for horseback riding. We may be close to so much, but The Nestled Nook is situated deep in the quiet, neighborly community of Kohls Ranch. A community that you may never know existed even if you drove right past it.

At the cabin, enjoy the huge oversized deck complete with a fire table for roasting marshmellows or chatting around the fire, two dining tables and two oversized umbrellas. Under the deck relax and enjoy nature in the porch swing while the kids play in the yard or swing on their own personal kids swing. Or explore the unique yard which is covered in geodes from all over the US!

Outside you will enjoy many species of birds which grace our bird feeders, as well as hummingbirds which frequent the property. You also may be lucky enough to see deer, elk, a family of raccoons, mountain lion and more! We also have friendly squirrels who love to be fed peanuts off the back deck. Take your relaxation to the next level by utilizing our provided parachute hammocks to read or rest under the trees.

Inside find a well appointed interior with sprawling high ceilings and floor to ceiling cedar. Our family room is cozy! Notice our unique true wood burning fireplace made from stones from almost all 50 states! The family room features comfortable leather reclining sofas and a 48" smart tv.

Our cabin is equipped with Satellite Internet. We may be VERY remote, but we know that internet is a must these days. Our internet speeds may not be what you are used to in the big city, so we recommend using your time at our cabin getting out and exploring! Enjoy the outdoors!

That said, every room in our cabin features a smart TV and both the loft and family room TVs feature a DVD player. We also have over 200 DVD's to choose from when you're ready to wind down for the night or need some rest from exploring.

Kitchen features absolutely everything you could need to cook a full home cooked meal as well as a huge oversized refrigerator. Don't want to cook? No problem! We have several restaurants within 5 miles of the cabin!

Both bedrooms feature plush Queen Beds with luxurious bedding! All rooms include 4 usb plugs inside the lamps. The loft has either a plush Queen Bed, or Two Cozy Memory Foam Twins beds. Whatever better suites your family's needs! ** Please note, this home sleeps a max of 6 due to our septic capacity.

Upstairs loft features its own TV and dvd player, mini pool/foosball/air-hockey table well as several bins with children's toys to keep them busy when its downtime.

Entry table comes packed with all the games and cards you could hope for to keep yourselves busy inside during those beautiful afternoon storms. Better yet, enjoy sitting on the back deck under the umbrellas during a storm!

We do allow puppers! A maximum of 2, under 20lbs. Breed restrictions apply. If you have a LARGER dog, please inquire at booking; we MAY be able to accommodate you with a larger pet fee. Dogs not claimed at booking will be assessed the fee after booking. Dogs that are brought to unit, unclaimed, will be assessed a $200 charge. Please help keep our cabin pupper friendly by honestly claiming your dog, as well as cleaning up after your dog; both inside and out. And no dogs on/in beds.

Whether you want to be out exploring nature, bonding as a family, or are here for a romantic getaway and want to stay nestled by the fire, this little Nestled Nook of ours is sure to check all of your boxes!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids must be closely monitored by spiral stairs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs off beds. ASK for large dogs with added fee!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Lock the doors
Please wash your dishes
Do not remake any beds slept in- we will strip the beds for you. Wet towels can stay in the bathroom.
If you brought a pet, please clean up outside, as well as inside.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
PLEASE ALERT ABOUT PETS WHEN BOOKING! Failure to c
NO smoking allowed in the unit, nor outside the un
Quite times must be honored; we want all to enjoy

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Payson

Located in Payson, this cabin is 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Payson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Mongollon Rim Visitor Center - 18 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Woods Canyon Lake - 27 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Mazatzal Casino - 30 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Payson Golf Course - 33 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 59 min drive - 49.5 km

Getting around

  • Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Landmark @ The Creek - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Steakhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zane Grey's Steakhouse & Saloon - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Double D Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Snowy's Mountainside Pub - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cozy Cabin at Tonto Creek in Kohl's Ranch pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Private Cozy Cabin at Tonto Creek in Kohl's Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cozy Cabin at Tonto Creek in Kohl's Ranch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Cozy Cabin at Tonto Creek in Kohl's Ranch located?

This family-friendly Payson cabin is located in the mountains, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tonto National Forest, and within 16 mi (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. 48 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accommodating
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, and utensils. The grandkids had a great time going up and down the circular staircase, sleeping in the loft and playing air hockey as well as the plethora of board games provided! Thanks for providing snacks for the birds and squirrels as we would have never thought of bringing treats.
Acorn Woodpeckers (pictured), Steller's Jays, Mexican Jays, Dark-eyed Juncos, and White-Breasted Nuthatchs were abundant
"Rocky" the squirrel knew exactly when we were coming outside and was ready for a treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica-Brooke J.

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

Great place

Wonderful cabin in the woods with access to some great swimming holes!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Y.

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

Enjoyable Stay

It was as described. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANA P.

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

Cute cabin

We enjoyed our stay at Nestled Nook. It's a cozy little cabin in a quiet neighborhood. We saw lots of wildlife. A nice touch was the frozen cookie dough to cook on a cool afternoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

D V.

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Nice warm fireplace inside, hot tub outside. Up in the pines, this place was perfect! The host was great with all communication and the stay was perfect for my wife's birthday. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

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

Relatively peaceful stay

We were impressed at how quiet and peaceful our stay was, although the kids camp at Tontozona got a bit noisy at times. In spite of them, our stay was excellent and just what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Perfect Cabin Getaway

This is the perfect place for a family weekend in the forest and we are so thankful we found it! Everything is beautiful, clean and the communication was the best. We definitely hope to stay again soon :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Wonderful little getaway

Our stay was very comfortable and quaint with all the cabin touches. Our kids loved sleeping in the loft and feeding the birds. The cookies were such a great nice touch. The beds were comfortable and the patio view was the best. Only downside -no washer and dryer, this is stated but of course it’s nice to have
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable and Cozy Cabin

I had a lovely 3 day stay in the quiet comfort of the Nestled Nook cabin. A short getaway that I needed after a long and heavy work stretch. Well appointed, with all the modern conveniences, including an extensive family friendly movie library. it's clear the owner's have made it a point to make the cabin useful, beautiful, and comfortable. I particularly enjoyed the swing under the deck. Communication and online processes were simple and smooth. Had some initial trouble with the internet, but the manager responded quickly and we got it working quickly (note that the internet access and speed is minimal even when working, but it does keep you connected if you need that). Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer G., Gilbert, AZ, USA

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

Love This Cabin! Fun for All!

We found “The Nestled Nook” & knew from the photos that it would be the right place for us to escape the Phoenix heat for the weekend. Our special needs child needs her own space sometimes if she is feeling overwhelmed or can be nervous about walking on unfamiliar terrain. The Nestled Nook provided the space & areas she would need to feel comfortable. Upon arrival, this beautiful cabin was more lovely than the pictures suggested. The exterior was very well maintained. Parking was a breeze – close to the house & easy to get in & out. The interior was immaculate & much larger than the photos in the listing made it seem. The kitchen was clean & well equipped with everything we needed to cook and grill. It also had a huge counter-top space for meal prep. I was able to find all the plates, cups, & utensils we needed; nothing was lacking. There was a Keurig coffee maker along with a large number of k-cups from which to choose. We are coffee drinkers & I felt that we had plenty of choices to meet our needs without having to bring our own k-cups. The loft area was set up well with its own TV, DVD player, & games. I was impressed with the variety of games & movies that the owners provided. We spent most of our time out on the enormous deck enjoying the gorgeous weather, stunning landscape, & watching the animals. The owners provided bird seed to put out on the railing of the deck so we could get a closer look at the different types of birds indigenous to the area. Additionally, we greatly enjoyed using the fire table because it gave us a little heat & provided a lovely ambience during our morning coffee. We had a minor issue logging into the Wi-Fi when we first arrived, but I reached out to one of the owners who responded immediately to my concern, & she was able to find a quick solution that got us online in no time. Once online, we had no issue with any of the streaming services we used or posting pictures & videos on social media. In short, I highly recommend this family-oriented cabin. It’s a great place to slow down & spend time together. There is plenty to do both inside & outside. I would love to bring my older kids, along with their families, to this cabin for a fun “All Family” get-away. There is plenty of room for all of us to be comfortable. The owners have obviously spent a great deal of time, energy, & effort making The Nestled Nook a special home away from home for all their guests. I can’t wait until we can stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful visit at your lovely cabin. The attachable feeder on the big window was broken, we repaired it with super glue, but the large squirrel just broke it again. I would recommend a new one. The birds were crazy fun. Thanks for a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. It was very clean and cozy. Loved the deck! Neighborhood was wonderful as well. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin. Very cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was the perfect place for what we were looking for!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda O.

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

Awesome Little Nestled Nook

We absolutely enjoyed our stay here! Completely serene and so comfortable! All the amenities needed were provided even bowls for our puppy! Everything was so clean and little touches throughout the cabin were so appealing, especially the cookies!! The large back deck was a wonderful amenity for morning coffee, playing cards and eating our dinner and enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. Watching all of the different beautiful birds, squirrels and a few other animals in nature was a plus! The jacuzzi is such a wonderful touch as well! We will be back!!
Blue jay in front yard bird bath
This feeder is attached to the big window and was a fun touch to watch all of the different birds eating.
Our puppy’s first kayak trip at Woods Canyon lake only 8 miles away
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautful cabin in the woods. Dirt Access road a bit narrow and bumpy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

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

Amazing cabin in a great location

Definitely will be staying here again. What a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

connor v.

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

Perfectly splendid!

Our 3 days were amazing. Payson close by for restraunts The scenery was amazing and the environment peaceful. The host made the the stay feel welcoming and they respected our privacy 100 percent. Will 100 percent be going again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberth D.

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

Lovely and Cozy

Had an amazing Christmas with family. Such a lovely place, immediately felt so relaxed after the road trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anyssa C.

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

Cute, quaint and quite place

We very much enjoyed our stay! Very clean, stocked with all the necessities, and the soda rush cookies were a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam A.

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

September fishing trip

Very comfortable cabin close to good fishing on Tonto Creek. It’s clear the owners of the cabin care about your stay. Beautiful cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne J.

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

Camp T

Every detail was perfect. Loved this cabin and location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gee Gee B.

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

Lovely Cabin

We had a wonderful stay at this cozy little cabin! It was just my husband and myself, but there was ample space for more. The cabin was very clean, and well laid out. I was impressed by the attention to detail. The layered lighting, and warm feel was just what we were looking for. The deck was great, and they providing food for the birds and squirrels, which was awesome! And the cookies were the perfect welcoming touch! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA O.

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

Cabin get away

My brothers and I rented this cabin for a much needed get away. The cabin was wonderful. It had eveything we needed and more. Even the mattresses were comfortable. I was very impressed with the owners having a brand new bbq grill delivered the day we arrived after the property managers deemed the old one unsafe to use. They went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Thank you for a great vacation!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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