Cozy Cabin at Water Wheel Falls on the East Verde River - Comfy & Clean!
Cabin
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3 
Bathrooms: 1
Description
3 bedroom, 1 bath with mountain views and expansive wilderness at your doorstep!
This perfect Cabin in the Woods is located in a hidden away and remote community of both full-time residents and vacation homes situated along the East Verde River at the base of the Mogollon Rim and less than a mile away from one of the best hiking areas in the region...Water Wheel Falls (see pics)! Yet it is only 8 miles from downtown Payson. This Cabin is situated in a prime location and is a spectacular gem!
The "Nut House", as we affectionately like to call our A-frame Cabin, is an extremely well-appointed property and includes 3 comfy bedrooms (sleeps 6...4 adults and 2 children), 1 spacious full bath with 2 sinks, and a great room layout with vaulted ceilings.
It is not your typical neglected, dank and musty cabin, for It has been freshly painted and is adorned with Pergo flooring and new carpet throughout. It's easy to navigate kitchen comes well stocked with stainless steel appliances including a full-size oven, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Also well equipped with a Keurig coffee maker and every conceivable utensil and small appliance you would ever need. In addition, there is a stacked washer/dryer and a completely fenced and secure yard.
It is a fully Eco-friendly, LED lighted "green" home and is well maintained. Why would you want to camp or "Glamp" when you can stay at The Nut House and rest and relax. We even have a 4' dia pavestone fire pit for burning real wood and roasting marshmallows (when the Payson Ranger District's fire restrictions are not in place! BYOW...Bring Your Own Wood).
The Cabin is within quick walking distance to the continuously flowing East Verde River (200 ft away) and snuggled in the Tonto National Forest. As we mentioned above, the Cabin is conveniently located only a mile away from the best hiking spot in the Tonto National Forest...Water Wheel Falls, and it is also fairly close to Tonto Natural Bridge State Park as well as the quaint towns of Pine and Strawberry. In addition, Payson is also the Home of the Worlds Oldest Continuous Rodeo which takes place in the second half of August each year. The Rodeo/Fair Grounds are just 10 miles from the cabin. All roads are paved into and around the property and we have a large secure and gated driveway which can accommodate most any vehicle and trailer combination.
It is only a short drive to lots of additional hiking and off-road trails in the Tonto and Coconino forests. A map will be available at the cabin.
At the top of the Rim (off Hwy 260 East) is Woods Canyon Lake (about a 45-minute drive from the cabin) where you can rent kayak's, canoes and fishing boats, and it's about 7-10 degrees cooler as well.
An additional fantastic scenic hike is at The Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and it is only a 25-minute drive toward Pine, AZ.
Why camp in the woods, fighting off insects and bears when you can be relaxing and sleeping comfortably and yet still be out in the woods. Grab your hiking boots and backpack, snowshoes and play toys and come on up to the fresh air and beautiful surroundings that only our Arizona Rim Country can provide.
The Nut House is less than 2 hours (97 miles) from downtown Phoenix, and a beautiful drive as well so why wait, plan your next high altitude getaway today!
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Printer
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Desk
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Desk chair
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Computer monitor
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Pool
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EV car charger
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Parking
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Baby monitor
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Paper towels
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Baby gate
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Clothes dryer
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Linens provided
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Basic soaps
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Iron & board
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Air conditioning
Rates
| Season | Nightly | Weekly | Weekend | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
| Standard Rates January 1st 2026 - January 31st 2027 |
$124 | - | - | - | 2 |
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Reviews
Karissa R.
Cozy Cabin
We absolutely loved this place! It was very cozy and definitely felt like a home away from home. Our only complaint would be how hot it would get in the upstairs bedroom, but we made do and we would most definitely come back here again!
Greg M.Mesa
Clean and cozy. Really enjoyed verde river. The water wheel hike is really close.
Wonderful property. We had a very relaxing time. The hikes around area are great.
Kelly R.
Cozy, clean, perfect location
Perfect for a quick weekend to the woods with our boys (15