The Tonto House...where adventure lives!

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6223 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Tonto Basin, AZ

Tonto National Forest
1 min walk
Theodore Roosevelt Lake
18 min drive
Ole Mexican Foods
17 min walk
Payson, AZ (PJB)
43 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

The "Tonto House" is your perfect home base for all your outdoor adventures! Rejuvenate your spirit with clean air and breath taking views of Tonto Basin and two mountain ranges all from your patio. The Tonto House borders the Tonto National Forest and provides the serinity you need to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Secluded yet minutes to gas and groceries. Tonto House offers fun for the whole family with a full size billiards table, Horse Shoe Pit, Bat mitten and Bean bag in the Hole game. Inside a separate lounge room with big screen TV is a cozy place for entertainment or just relaxing and talking about the days adventures. After a day of fun and memories, the patio is the perfect place to unwind, barbecue and enjoy your favorite beverage around the fire pit. The Tonto House is the place where special times and good memories happen!

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Tonto National Forest. An arcade/games room is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms and patio
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Tonto National Forest and 9.3 miles (15 km) from Theodore Roosevelt Lake

As a guest of The Tonto House...where adventure lives!, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Greg Rogers

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near the marina
On a lake

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Tonto House has a fenced yard for your pet to play

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: video games can be connected to our big screens

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 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 and a deadlock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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The Tonto House...where adventure lives! Tonto Basin

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The Tonto House...where adventure lives! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Patty S.

1 Dec 2024

Mouse (& maintenance) issues

Noticed droppings on the kitchen window sill, counter tops & under the sink, & found a live mouse in a drawer. Notified the owner & they came & set out one box under the sink & siren type alarms throughout the house. We still had to wipe down & sanitize the counters we used. Noticed many of door knobs were not secure onto doors, a water spout on sink for strained water was not secure on the sink, and mouse droppings on tv armoire in the living room & other window sills. Did not supply anymore than 3 kitchen towels & one dishcloth which we accidentally used to wipe off mouse droppings on kitchen counter requiring us to wash in washing machine. Exit door in laundry room had duct tape over what would be for the doggy door. Poorly stocked for garbage bags.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Everything was as promised.. Great Views!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

14 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigham A.

9 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Loved everything about the house. We plan on staying again

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A G.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake and wedding weekend

The tonto house was perfectly located between lake and venue for wedding. We enjoyed our time with our kids and grandkids! Home was clean, spacious, and the pool table gave hours of entertainment when we weren't on the lake or doing weddings stuff.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Paradise

We always enjoy staying at The Tonto house. It's always clean and neat. It's views are amazing. We have fun playing pool and games or just relaxing on the porch in the peace and quiet. We have stayed here many times for many years. Greg and Peggy are always reponsive if I have questions too. Great place for our 2 dogs too.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

great place

everything was perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy Home

We really enjoyed our stay, very clean and comfortable! Has everything you may need! The only issue we had is the cable and internet service was off and on all weekend! Other than that we had a fun weekend! Thank you!🙂

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfy

Love the house, ver spacious and welcoming

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

So relaxing

We extended our stay another day because it's such a relaxing, beautiful, peaceful place. We'll ne ba k next month too! Thanks Greg and Peggy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

9 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this place!

Beautiful views, all the fun things to entertain the teens and had everything we needed to be comfortable. Will defiantly here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith S w.

30 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to stay!!!

We really enjoyed our stay. After being out on the lake all day long it was wonderful to come back to a cool clean home. The pool table was a huge bonus. Our family all took turns playing. Are only suggestion get some new pots and pan otherwise, it was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie W.

16 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Escape

We’ve been going to Roosevelt at least 2 times each summer for the last 16 years. Best place we’ve ever stayed!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

13 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

We love the Tonto house. The fully fenced yard is great for dogs. We play pool, you can grill, watch a movie, badmiton, volleyball and cornhole. There are other games too. The house is always clean and inviting. The views are spectacular. We often see deer on out the kitchen and dining windows. The porch has super comfy couch and chairs for all. If it's cool there is a gas firepit outside too. This house is our peaceful getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug E.

6 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit from Oregon

This is our 2nd stay at this great home! We stayed 4 nights and everything was just like we remembered it on our first stay. This time we had an Italian night,spaghetti feed and Fun Bingo with our family-4 yr old & 18 yr where excited to win a few dollars!! Pool is always a hit. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Doug & Sharon

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic hime

We were so delighted to have found this property. Close to the lake, spacious, clean, and very welcoming. The adults loved the views, the kids loved learning how to play pool, and the house had everything we needed with the exception of laundry detergent. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in Tonto Basin

Highly recommend home in Tonto Basin! Great clean home with all the amenities and great views!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten B., Mesa

30 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home with beautiful views

This home was just as described. Very clean & all the things you need to feel right at home. The views were beautiful. We really enjoyed the outdoor space. Thank you for hosting us!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

29 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Roosevelt Lake Getaway

Clean, comfortable home situated near great hiking trails & fishing (Roosevelt & Apache). We had an issue during our stay that our host readily addressed.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie s.

19 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Views for days

We stayed with family and brought our SxS's. There are so many trails near by, there endless fun. The home was super clean and huge. We loved hanging on the patio in the morning and afternoon listening to the birds. The bed was super comfortable. The only down side was the internet as it was out most of our trip. We have family near by and they said it's pretty normal for the service they had. I'll make a recommendation and I'm sure they will look into it. I read other reviews about needing a grill light recently and I saw that one was added. Great host very friendly and we would love to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded expectations - a dog owner's dream!

The house has spacious rooms and TONS of space inside and out. We spent almost a week there over Christmas and did all of our cooking in the well-appointed kitchen. The huge table sits six comfortably (with the two extra folding chairs added to the four super comfy dining chairs). The house provides an excellent opportunity for family/friend gathering fun. We played more pool than we have in years! The patio provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains. We enjoyed our coffee each morning accompanied by a beautiful view of the sunrise over the mountains. This house is PERFECTLY set up for families traveling with their canine family members. There was a dog dish set up outside already and a pooper scooper provided. The backyard is also primarily sand, which was comfy on our pup's paws while exploring the beautifully fenced yard, which is reinforced all along the bottom for extra security. The only glitch we experienced was because Wi-fi is via satellite provider and was down one day of our trip. The rest of he time it was fine. We have friends and family in the area who say it's the norm for the service to go out occasionally, but not often. The owner was responsive within a few hours. It was okay for our vacation but I could see it as an issue if I were attempting to work remote while on vacation. It was extremely helpful to have the ability to do our own laundry on-site as well. Highly recommend this house! We'll book again while in Tonto Basin!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

18 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Tonto house 2

This was our second stay in the Tonto House with mutual friends. The home was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. Overall, Tonto House has a very good feel and is set up for friends and families to have fun both inside and outside.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

george E.

19 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Tonto house

beautifull house ,well furnished. A couple suggestions. needs more bath towels and a light for the barbeque grill

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

13 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, Location, Comfort, and Games!

We (two older couples) stayed a couple of nights at the Tonto House in order to hike a couple of sections of the Arizona Trail. The house was superbly located for the two trailheads we needed to access. It is the most comfortable of the three houses we have rented in the vicinity, and it has the most amazing collection of games -- lovely pool table, horse shoes, badminton, cornhole, board games and two huge TVs. Jeff was incredibly prompt to answer text messages (we had the dishwasher fail to drain mid-cycle) and most accommodating. We are thinking of renting the Tonto House again to complete our one last remaining unhiked section of the AZT in the vicinity.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne and Ernie H., Mesa, Arizona

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Let’s go fishing!

It’s so exciting when the home actually exceeds the expectations set by the online photos! We had a wonderful time while there and will absolutely be looking for dates to return! Communication with VRBO and the owners was great as well. Thank you for a fantastic time.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023