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Beat the Heat at The Lazy Squirrel Retreat!

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Front of Condo (Upper Unit)
Front Entrance (Upper Unit)
Entrance into Kitchen/Great Room
Kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Pinetop, AZ
  • Place, Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hon-Dah Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Show Low, AZ (SOW-Show Low Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beat the Heat at The Lazy Squirrel Retreat!

Welcome to your White Mountain Retreat!!! We like to call it, The Lazy Squirrel, a name that came to us as we were lounging on the back patio watching all the squirrels eagerly collecting their food from the beautiful Ponderosas just a few feet off the deck.

This 3bed, 2bath upper level condo is the perfect year-round retreat for your family and friends. The moment you walk in you feel right at home, from the heartwarming decorations to the abundance of accommodations and ample space. The living space includes:

*Large Kitchen: Dining table that seats 6; Clean, brand new appliances; Pantry; All the cooking and serving amenities you need.

*Comfortable Living Room: Vaulted ceilings; Comfortable seating; ETS Heating System and Pellet Stove for additional heating if necessary, Flat screen TV (cable & DVD player); Bar area

*Covered Back Patio: Beautiful view; Private; Great location, looking over common grounds, not directly into another patio like most upper units; Very spacious; (4) Padded chairs; BBQ Grill (propane).

*Split Floor Plan:
Master Suite with King bed and full bathroom including large closet, full length mirror, flat screen
TV (cable & DVD player), separate entrance from outside, and laundry room available for extended stays.

Bedroom #1 with Queen bed including closet, full length mirror & flat screen TV (cable & DVD player).

Bedroom #2 with King bed OR (2) Twin beds (can be easily converted, and is comfortable either way), including closet, and flat screen TV (DVD player).

Spacious Full Guest Bathroom

The Lazy Squirrel is the best spot to stay in the White Mountains! Whether you came to relax and breathe in the cool, clean air, while you enjoy quality family time or you came to experience the endless, year-round, outdoor adventures that surround you here, this spot is for you. Our retreat offers the 'local' experience and the quiet, peaceful privacy you crave, along with all the comforts of home! Our hope is that you treat this condo as your own and continue to come back to The Lazy Squirrel to celebrate the seasons of the beautiful Pinetop-Lakeside and surrounding areas for years to come!

Surroundings:
*Within walking distance of Pinetop Lakes Golf Course & Country Club (open to public) and The Gathering Place (wedding/events venue).
*Conveniently located near all the best local bars & eateries.
*Short 5-minute drive to Hondah Resort & Casino.
*Closest Pinetop lodging option to Sunrise Park Resort, which during the winter offers 3 mountains of some of the finest skiing and snowboarding in the Western United States. Sunrise has a total of 65 runs: 40% beginner, 40% intermediate, & 20% expert. There is also cross country ski trails, sledding and tubing areas. And, during the Summer, Sunrise offers scenic lift rides, mountain biking, hiking, archery, disc golf, tubing slide, air bag jump, and boat rentals.
*Nearby is over 200 miles of non-motorized, developed multi-use trails, and 60 miles of developed motorized trails for hiking, horseback riding, backpacking, picnicking, wildlife & bird watching, recreational mountain bike riding, ATV/UTV riding, etc...
*Surrounded by 65 clear, clean, and cool lakes and streams for boating, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fly and bait fishing.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Pinetop

Located in Pinetop, this condo is in the mountains. Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club and Bison Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Pinetop, AZ

What's nearby

  • Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hon-Dah Casino - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Unity of the White Mountains - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Rainbow Lake - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area - 44 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • Show Low, AZ (SOW-Show Low Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lion's Den Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pinetop Country Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pinetop Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beat the Heat at The Lazy Squirrel Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beat the Heat at The Lazy Squirrel Retreat!?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beat the Heat at The Lazy Squirrel Retreat! on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$280, 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 Beat the Heat at The Lazy Squirrel Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beat the Heat at The Lazy Squirrel Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beat the Heat at The Lazy Squirrel Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beat the Heat at The Lazy Squirrel Retreat! located?

Situated in the mountains, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club. Ponderosa Plaza is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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. 35 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Lovely Weekend Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Lazy Squirrel. The home is large yet cozy and was the perfect place to enjoy time away with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maja K.

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

Wonderful condo in pines

We had great time, this condo is fantastic, has it all and hosts are very nice and responsive. Overall great stay, this is our 4th time and we will be back for sure, love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

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

Perfect getaway

The house was clean, well stocked. The host was responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maja K.

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

Fantastic!

we had a great stay, everything was perfect- Thanks for sharing your condo with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Pinetop get away

The property was as advertised and worked great for our needs. We spent 4 days enjoying the view from the balcony and the cooler temperatures. Check in was very easy. I would recommend this property for anyone who wants to stay in Pinetop
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TadJenn H.

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

Comfy and Homey

The property was comfy and spacious. Felt like a home away from home. Our host was quick to respond to questions and had a wonderful personality that shown through text. Close to many local area shops and eating places. We will definitely consider staying here again next time we are on town!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whit & Carol W.

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

Tranquil Retreat

An enjoyable vacation in a very nice property in the cool pines. The condo was clean, comfortable and roomy plus had everything needed to make this a true home-away-from-home experience. It is as pictured. Check-in/out was a breeze. The owner quickly responded to a minor problem and was always patient and kind. The Lazy Squirrel is a great place to stay! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Stayed 45 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Wonderful Place

Quaint, nicely decorated, condo with so many little details rarely seen. There were hooks to hang the towels in the bathrooms. There were plenty of towels. There was a bottle of wine. There were two sets of keys, not including the lock box set. The fans were quirky but Lacey quickly explained everything. The windows were left open before we arrived. Everything was in good condition and worked. Lacey was always quick to respond about anything. We would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2020
Hi Mike! Great to hear you guys enjoyed the place!! Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We hope to have you as guests again in the future!! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savannah W.

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

Weekend away

We had a great weekend away from the heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamila O.

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

Clean, cozy and great location

Wonderful property. Clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed and more. Close to shops and stores. Nice clean community. We’ll be back. Lacey responded quickly with small issues and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay A.

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

Great location within the complex.

Property does need some minor repairs. I have provided a list to the owner and she will be looking into it. The parking was good. We spent a lot of time on the back balcony relaxing and watching the birds and squirrels. There was a variety of finch, woodpeckers and even a blue jay.
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

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

Mountain Comfort

Lovely condo in Pinetop close to the Pinetop Country Club and nearby trails. Large shaded patio for relaxing with a glass of wine or for grilling up some dinner. Head out the door for a relaxing walk in the adjacent shaded country club community or enjoy a coffee at the Arizona Brewing Company.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

The perfect getaway

My husband and I LOVED our stay at The Lazy Squirrel. From the moment we walked through the door the feeling of calm and pure relaxation completely took over. The house was so carefully decorated and the location was incredible; every little detail was cared for. Lacey was an incredible host. excellent communication, quick responses and she was oh so sweet. Pinetop is perfectly situated for you to explore some of Arizona’s greatest sights as long as you’re ok to drive for a few hours (and the drive is gorgeous in every direction, so it’s totally with it!!) You have to try The Pasta House and Mr. Zeke’s, we ended up at both multiple times. And my husband especially enjoyed being walking distance from the golf course. If we’re ever in town again we will absolutely try to stay at The Lazy Squirrel!!
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra V.

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

Great place for weekend stay ....

Great place house just was perfect has large bedrooms, a great living space, patio and doors looking out to the snow was beautiful and is very well stocked. We were very comfortable, had everything we needed and the owners were quick to respond back with any questions we had. Perfect size for our family kids loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda t.

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

Great location, clean, spacious and well-stocked!

Check-in was easy. The location was wonderful for us as it was minutes from restaurants and 30 minutes to Sunrise Resort. The house has large bedrooms, a great living space and is very well stocked. We were very comfortable, had everything we needed and the owners were super sweet and responsive with any questions we had. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad and Melisa Wynne W.

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

Awesome place

Perfect place very warm and inviting. Location is very quiet and peaceful and only 3 minutes to town.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke P.

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

We had a great time

We had a great time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa H.

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

Heaven in the Pines

We spent the month of August at this beautiful condo in Pinetop. It is outfitted with such thoughtfulness and consideration for guests. Linens, towels, grocery items, excellent Wi-Fi, three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, there was more room than we knew what to do with. Check-in was simple and the location is ideal. My favorite spot was the balcony where we could watch the birds and squirrels. Right up the street is tennis, pickleball, golf, and a nice restaurant. We just couldn’t have been happier. I wholeheartedly recommend The Lazy Squirrel!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Awesome trip!!!!

We had such a good stay in Pinetop and at this condo. It was a perfect size for our family (4 adults 2 kids). It was so relaxing, and very very nice inside. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Matter of fact we are already planning our next trip. Would recommend this condo to anyone. So beautiful!!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

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

Great place to stay for a weekend getaway to Pinetop.

Everything about this condo worked great for us. Located in Sports Village and in close proximity to most everything to do in Pinetop. A nice, clean, well decorated 3 BR condo. It was perfect for our group. And it was pet friendly. Lacey was very easy to contact and was always very quick with her responses to any questions we had. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margarita N.

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

Great place

My family and I had a wonderful time during our stay. The place was very spacious and it felt like home. The owner was very quick to respond. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

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

Summer getaway

Property was very nice. Very roomy. A home away from home.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Hi Priscilla! I’m so glad you guys enjoyed your time up in Pinetop at our condo. Thank you for the nice feedback, we appreciate it! -Cody & Lacey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenny M.

Would absolutely stay again.

Check in was straight forward and easy. The space was very clean and comfortable. It felt as if we were staying at home. The owner/manager was very prompt in responding to emails for all questions we had.
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph K.

Great location, nice property, great amenities, everything you need!

Very pleasant stay. The VRBO pictures and reality match. Well appointed and comfortable. The owner was responsive and is on the ball. Area was quiet, didn't really feel like a condo which was nice. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maja K.

Great condo!

We had a great stay , the condo is fantastic and very well furnished. We appreciate Lacey and Cody setting up Christmas Tree ! Everything was great and communication was very easy. Thanks again and we will definitely be back in future. Maja
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Cody & Lacey Karns

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Pinetop has a special spot in our hearts, as we were recently married at The Gathering Place in the Summer of 2016. We love spending time with our friends & family and have a mutual passion for outdoor activities!

Why they chose this property

Pinetop has it all!!! Just being here and breathing in the clean air is enough to satisfy your soul, let alone the endless recreational fun that surrounds you. Anytime we visit Pinetop we leave with a smile on our faces and a warmth in our hearts!

What makes this property unique

We love how comfortable and warming this unit is, you feel right at home the moment you enter.

We like the open layout, split floorplan, and privacy. The space is very comfortable and accommodating for those lazy, relaxing days in the White Mountains. We also love the location, we are close to all the fun (golfing, casino, bars & restaurants, etc...). It's very nice to have the option to eat out at a variety of delicious restaurants or stay in and cook dinner. Being an upstairs unit, you have complete privacy when you're on the back patio and the view is not of another patio, but of the beautiful common ground area which also adds to the privacy you crave in this atmosphere. Also, because it's upstairs you have the vaulted ceilings, which makes the space seem bigger and more open.

Everything is labeled, creating a very user-friendly stay.

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