Skip to main content
Entire cabin

Nestled in the beautiful Tonto National Forest

Cabin in Payson with kitchen and patio

Photo gallery for Nestled in the beautiful Tonto National Forest

Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Interior
Surrounded by the majestic Tonto National Forest, The Ranch offers a peaceful retreat with a spacious wrap-around deck and an outdoor fire pit for roasting marshmallows. This dog-friendly cabin features two bedrooms, including a king bed in the master bedroom and a queen bed in the second bedroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nestled in the beautiful Tonto National Forest

2 Bedroom & 2 Bath Cabin with wood burning fireplace. Under the Mogollon Rim and surrounded by Tonto National Forest at an elevation of 6,000 ft. “The Ranch” is nestled among tall trees along a 4 dirt road. Relaxing accommodations sleeping up to 6 guests. “The Ranch” boasts a casual and comfortable Great Room with a spacious wrap-around deck.  The cabin is a fun and peaceful retreat for a couple, friends or small family. The Master bedroom includes a king bed and the 2nd bedroom includes a queen bed. Dog Friendly with an additional Pet Fee. BBQ and Outdoor Fire Pit for your use (in compliance with Tonto National Forest Fire Restrictions). No Parties. No ATVs. Shasta Vintage Trailer sleeps 2 with additional fee.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,150 square feet

Similar properties

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Quiet cabin nestled under Mogollon Rim
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 60 reviews
Quiet cabin nestled under Mogollon Rim

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Pets: Prior approval only. Fenced yard. Must be house trained. Pet fee billed separately after booking.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Limit 2 mellow dogs under 50 lbs. $50/pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Tucked Away in the Beautiful Tonto National Forest
Nestled in the Beautiful Tonto National Forest Cabin
Nestled in the Beautiful Tonto National Forest Payson
Nestled in the Beautiful Tonto National Forest Cabin Payson

About the neighborhood

Map
Payson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Mazatzal Casino - 52 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout - 54 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Rim Country Museum - 54 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Woods Canyon Lake - 55 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Payson Golf Course - 55 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

  • Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zane Grey's Steakhouse & Saloon - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Double D Restaurant & Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Snowy's Mountainside Pub - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Kohl's Ranch - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Can't Stop Smoking BBQ - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nestled in the beautiful Tonto National Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nestled in the beautiful Tonto National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nestled in the beautiful Tonto National Forest?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nestled in the beautiful Tonto National Forest located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tonto National Forest and within 25 mi (40 km) of Mongollon Rim Visitor Center and Banner Payson Medical Center. Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Mazatzal Casino are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Nestled in the beautiful Tonto National Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and dog friendly big plus! Great trails for hiking and off roading!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sister and I go away together for a week every year. This cabin was very quiet and relaxing. We met several of the neighbors as we were taking walks around the neighborhood. They all friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamala M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cabin, it was so peaceful and beautiful, so clean, we cantvwait til we can come back and stsy again, i for sure will be telling my friends about this cabin, i loved the way it was decorated, there was a bird's nest on the porch. When we arrived and before we left, she had her babies out and flying.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia A.

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

Great days in pines

Nice location, clean cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahra M.

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

Beautiful home in a beautiful location

The property was clean, comfortable and in a beautiful location they had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

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

Best Ever

Beautiful house beautiful location beautiful weekend! Definitely will stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn M.

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

Very nice cabin; well appointed.

The dirt road made considerable dust.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

Awesome Stay!

Great cabin and great hosts!! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

A Great Cabin in a Perfect Location

We have stayed here twice. The cabin is very roomy and comfortable and is so nicely decorated. A relaxing getaway in a quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shayne V.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great stay at the cabin. The area was peaceful and all that we needed was available in the cabin. We will definitely consider staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

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

Quiet Get Away

Great cabin with wood deck. Love indoor wood burning fire place, full kitchen and living area. Also loved outdoor fire pit. It had all the necessities for home away from home. Lots of peace and quiet. A short drive to the lakes and hiking trails.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Spring Break

We loved the patriotic decor and well-stocked amenities.The snow on the porch was a nice touch for the grandkids. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

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

Great cabin in the woods

The cabin is in a beautiful forested area! Enjoyed our morning walks and our dog loved playing with the local ranch dog that patrols the community. The Americana/Farmhouse decor is very cute and the cabin is well stocked with the essentials.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando H.

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

BDay Get Away

Very nice, clean and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Denise B.

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

Cozy attractive mountain cabin in small community.

Comfortable, attractive decor. Great host. Close to hiking, in a community in a national forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Very enjoyable stay…

The property was very complete and in a very quiet neighborhood. The county maintained roads to the property off of Highway 260 were in excellent condition. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

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

Great place, centrally located.

I spent summers at Mead's Ranch as a kid and wanted to go back to see what changes had been made. This cabin worked out great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brianna K.

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

Just what we needed

This was the absolute best get away that the husband and I needed. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed plus more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Go off grid while still keeping modern comforts!

Wonderful cabin in the woods. Gives you all the comfort of home with the beautiful ambiance of being in the woods. Best of both worlds in this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dollie M.

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

Cabin in the woods

We really enjoyed the solitude. It was a little off the beaten path, but not too far. The cabin was very clean and had an adorable patriotic theme throughout. Well stocked. Janet was a very good host and gave great directions to the cabin. Loved our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla D.

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

Nice get away

Didn’t need anything except food, provided more than enough items. Even had coffee, sugar creamer. Most places don’t. Cabin is in the pines, smelled so good, decorated American and country. Enjoyed cooler weather and evening showers. Host is very nice always available to communicate. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

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

Quiet

I’ve never sat on a porch and just listened to the wind, it was so peaceful. And most importantly, quiet! Janet was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

A Perfect Getaway Week

Our recent stay at "The Ranch" at Mead Ranch wonderful, as it was a perfect blend of activity and down time. From this cozy cabin as our "home base", my wife and I were able to mountain bike, go horseback riding, play pickleball, explore the Tonto Natural Bridge area, antique shop, and simply relax on the porch with our favorite hot or cold drink. The cabin was absolutely perfect for our 5-day stay, complete with any amenity we would need, and the peaceful location was far enough in the woods to provide a temporary escape from our hectic lives. The property owner was extremely responsive to any questions we had ahead of time, and we're already looking forward to another visit in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G., Maricopa, AZ

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

Refreshing getaway

Absolutely wonderful! I don't think I have enough space to type out how great our experience was. :) The cabin is exactly as described and we had a beautiful time relaxing and refreshing in the woods. The home is immaculately cleaned, beautifully decorated, the bathrooms are so nice and updated. The beds are very comfortable and so are the pillows. The living room furniture is situated just right to have a great time with family and relax by the fire or enjoy a nice movie. There was lots of snow when we arrived so our daughter had a great time making a snowman and playing in the snow. We are a small family with a teenager, 1 year-old baby, and small dog, and we all had a great time. Everything is well thought out and feels like home away from home. Our host, Janet, was absolutely amazing! We had an issue come up and she helped us get it resolved as best she could and was extremely helpful, even when it was late at night. We're so grateful for her hospitality and kindness. We can't wait to go back and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lori W.

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

Remote Cabin Stay

We enjoyed our weekend stay at the Mead Ranch cabin. We saw beautiful Bluejays and petted the two “ranch dogs” who came for a visit. The only down side is the 8 miles of really rough dirt roads to get there. The washboard and deep rivets in the road was not good for the car and of course made the car look like it just entered the mud bog races. Even though the Owner and Host made us aware of the dirt roads when directions were sent, the rough terrain and ride wasn’t great. The cabin was well furnish with a lot of extras and we were advised that we could check in early at 2 pm rather than 4 pm, which worked better for us than 4 pm as we were already in Payson by noon. If you have a 4x4 or large truck the ride may not be an issue, but in snowy or icy conditions a 4x4 would be required. Fortunately, we booked it prior to snow season. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and loved the birds. I just wish there were more walking trails around this property and more space between properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021