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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
CA $566
avg per night

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Payson, AZ
  • Mazatzal Casino
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Payson Golf Course
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Payson, AZ (PJB)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

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

Room

  • 3400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 16
  • 1 King Bed, 3 Queen Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
Price is CA $566 avg per night,

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About the area

Payson

Payson is home to this lodge. Tonto National Forest and Tonto Natural Bridge State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery.

What's nearby

  • Mazatzal Casino - 25 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout - 25 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Payson Golf Course - 28 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Pine-Strawberry Museum - 34 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - 35 min drive - 31.8 km

About this property

Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun!

New listing! This 3400 sqft Lodge is in highly sought after Whispering Pines, just 10 miles from Payson. Breathtaking views of the mountain side and towering Ponderosa Pines in the front and easy Verde River access in the back. You can fish in the stocked Verde River pools, hike the banks, or simply sit and listen to the flowing water. Its just a Short walk to Verde River 3rd Crossing, just 1.5 miles past Water Wheel rec area, and amazing views and hikes.

This Grand Lodge is set on an acre to explore and have an epic time of fun for the entire family. Huge Ponderosa Pines for those who love the forest. Zip line for the kids. Large area of artificial grass for lounging, corn hole, Spike Ball, and a safe area for the littles. You can also play horseshoes or soccer during the warm months. There are fun slopes in the back for sledding during the snowy months. The back deck is great for BBQ's, eating under the stars, or under the covered patio area. The front boasts of a beautiful covered patio with spectacular views of the mountain side. Hang out in the front and have tons of family fun on the regulation size Pickleball Court or play some soccer.

Downstairs you will find a dining room with a fireplace sitting area and beautiful dining table with seating for 10. The living room is equipped with a large comfortable sectional couch and a mahogany wood chess table where the family can have a relaxing drink by the fire or watch a movie together on the 65in TV.

Upstairs is all about the kids and family fun. Send the kids upstairs if you need a beak or experience endless memories and fun as a whole family... Whether you enjoy playing Ping Pong, Pool or Air Hockey... you can try them all. If you like video games, try the Pac-Man / Galaga Arcade or the Nintendo Plug-N-Play. Football Bag Toss, Apples to Apples, Catch Phrase or a choice a many other board games are also available. Lounge on the leather sectional and watch a movie on the 65in TV.

This experience is perfect for a family or a couple of families to share memories together. There are 4 bedrooms with bed space for 13 guests, plus 1 queen sized blow-up mattress, 2 large sectional couches, and a pack-n-play. There is still plenty of floor space, if necessary. Downstairs has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom equipped with a King sized bed and the other with a Queen sized bed. Upstairs has a 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom: One is equipped with a Queen bed attached to the bathroom, and the other bedroom has a queen sized bed and a full / full bunk bed with a twin trundle.

This is an experience you will never forget.

PLEASE NOTE:
The hot tub is NOT currently functional.
The Ice and Water on the fridge are not functional.
Wood Burning Fireplace downstairs for Heat + 4 space heaters for the bedrooms.
Mini-split for Heating and Cooling Upstairs

Property manager

Peter Sauer

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Put the trash bin next to the road. If the lid does not close, you MUST take it with you to avoid a $100 fine. The animals will make a huge mess.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun! located?

Located in Payson, this family-friendly lodge is steps from Tonto National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Banner Payson Medical Center. Rim Country Museum and Payson Golf Course are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Family Gathering

Our family celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday during our stay. Our experience was amazing and beyond what we expected. We definitely enjoyed our time at the cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Friends gathering

Had a great stay at this location. We all enjoyed the house especially its pickleball court and the game room. The host was very helpful and responsive. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Marianne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway

Overall we all had fun! There were enough beds for everyone and that’s why we chose this home. However there are a few things to watch out for. It definitely needs a good cleaning and the parking situation is not great! The kitchen is fully stocked bu
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving Stay, we will be back!

We booked Lone Star Lodge for Thanksgiving this year and it did not disappoint! The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The upstairs bonus area was great for the kids and they loved the air hockey table and pac man machine! We loved all the small touches like plenty of blankets, wood for the fireplace, and a fully stocked closet with games, corn hole boards, and even scooters. We will defintely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher S.

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

Fun weekend away.

We had a great weekend, there were lots of fun things to do at the house. The owners were very responsive. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla G.

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

Fall Break Fun

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cabin! There was plenty of room for our family of 13 and our miniature schnauzer. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen and bathrooms are well equipped. We loved how peaceful and quite the neighborhood is. The kids really enjoyed the zip line, game room, and pickle ball court. Overall, our stay was amazing and we would highly recommend it. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Spring Break Getaway

We all had a wonderful stay! We were able to check in early and start our day exploring the area. The creek is very close to the house but was a little difficult to get to since we were told by a neighbor we couldn’t go through the vacant lot. House was very nice and fit our two families great. If it had one more bathroom it would have been perfect but we knew there was only the two. The owners left us a nice surprise of s’mores for the kids as well! That was very nice and thoughtful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful cabin home

This cabin was a perfect getaway! The cabin was large with plenty of space for a big family for friends to invite. Overall all the amenities that came with the cabin was enough for us to return again! The hosts were amazing at communicating every step of the process. Only downfall of the property not listed on the listing is that there is no AC in the cabin. Unfortunately we went on a weekend hotter than normal. However the host was very generous and ordered us two portable AC units for the cabin. Overall a great stay! We will be back again for sure! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Great Location!

My family had a wonderful stay at the Lone Star Lodge! My teenager really enjoy ping pong, younger two had a blast on the zip-line, and my dog had fun exploring the property. We all enjoyed stargazing on the turf out back…perfect spot to lay out a beach blanket (with no need to worry much about bugs, since they don’t typically like artificial turf) it was great! I would say the best thing about the property is the location; super short drive to multiple river access points and some breathtakingly beautiful hikes. The hosts were super responsive when we encountered an issue with some missing ventilation hoses / hookups for new portable AC units—they were quick to help remedy the situation (which was needed given the intense heat wave that hit while we were there). I will note the property is on the older side…shows some signs of uneven foundation and could probably benefit from some additional updating. But honestly, nothing that would keep us from wanting to go back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

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

Great Family Weekend

The property was perfect for our family of 11 & golden retriever! The neighbors were very nice and helpful with suggestions of hikes for the kids, etc. Kids loved seeing all the cows, deer & elk come through the property! However, the fence could use some maintenance to keep wild animals out! The stair railing was loose, my husband tried to fix it but the bolts were stripped, might want to have this fixed before a serious accident occurs along with the chairs in the dining room. Most of the legs were broken so we could not use the table. We also fixed the back door handle that had fallen off. Also, replacing or cleaning the rug in the living room downstairs, smelled and looked of dog pee! Just a little bit of updating & maintenance would make a big difference! We would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024