3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath, 2 Fireplace 2 story cabin across the street from the East Verde River nestled against a large hill where Elk walk to and from the National Forest. Cool Pines @ 5,300 ft elevation 10 miles NE of Payson in Whispering Pines. Public access to river down the street at wet bridge. Hiking trails along the river at 3rd crossing: 1.2 miles, 2nd crossing: 1.9 miles, waterwheel: 2.5 miles, and 1st crossing: 3.1 miles. The famous Highline trailhead is 5 miles north in Washington Park. Half-acre single residence that frequently gets visited by some friendly Elk. 3 Bedroom/2 Bath, 2 Fireplace 2 story Cabin Across the Street from the East Verde River nestled against a large hill where Elk walk to and from the National Forest. Cool Pines @ 5,300 ft. elevation 10 miles NE of Payson in Whispering Pines. Public access to river down street at wet bridge. Hiking trails along the river at 3rd crossing: 1.2 miles, 2nd crossing: 1.9 miles, waterwheel: 2.5 miles, and 1st crossing: 3.1 miles. The famous Highline trail head is 5 mile in Washington park. Fly fish for trout & small-mouth bass. Cabin Sleeps 8:1 queen, 2 full, 2 twin. Full crib not counted in total. Christmas Decorated seasonally, tree (not shatter ornaments) kid and dog friendly, train, stockings. Firewood provided Free for firepit & 2 full fireplaces but not guaranteed! With snow storms, the road does get plowed and the helpful fire station is only 1 mile away. Snow shovel & 2 sleds. It's not far from Phoenix (1.5-2hr drive). 10 miles from Payson: gas/ drive thru fast food, 2 grocery stores, Walmart, and home Depot. Wifi to work from home w/ office desk/ chair off great room. The cabin phone Vonage is on wifi as well. For cell phones, you must have the app on your phone for iphone and or android play store to connect calls to wifi services or it will not work as the cabin is in the river valley. Enjoy Pine trees and fresh air. This is a kid and dog friendly Rustic Cabin with lots of assorted games and toys, but outdoor is fun...walking along river trails or hunting geodes or making that "s'mores" campfire. Linen & towels furnished. WIFI (fastest available in area), Blu-Ray, NetFlix, Direct TV total choice with NFL channel 212 and HBO (501- 511 range), Roko, and Netbook Computer, children's games and many toys. Fully Equipped Kitchen & Laundry room w/ washer & dryer, Cabin Decor themed (Trout, Elk & Bear Rm). Living room w/leather sectional and, recliner. Custom Kitchen Table & Fireplace Mantels made of Juniper. Full Kitchen stocked with pots/pans/utensils/dinnerware/ crock pot/ toaster/single and pot coffee makers. Spice rack, etc... Large deck with French doors off the kitchen. Umbrella and stand, ample deck seating (6) to enjoy the wooded country atmosphere. Half of the large deck is shaded with a gazebo. Gas grill with 2 propane tanks & Fire ring. Fully fenced yard for your buddy and kids. Hidden under a large pine tree is a little fairy land. For the fishing enthusiast: 2 fly tying tables, a fishing rod holder inside & wader hanger outside. Dog friendly with fenced yard (up to 2 good dogs) with small flat fee of $50 per stay: no more expensive than other cabins that charge a larger cleaning fee... medium and extra large kennel in laundry room. For hunters: Excellent Elk & Turkey hunting w/ Tonto National Forestry access less than 1/4 mile from cabin. The forestry does start stocking Trout in the East Verde River in May through September each year. Even in the winter, there is hold over trout at the 1st and 2nd wet bridges. They are the smarter ones that lasted thru the angler season so they are spooky, but if you catch one you are the master! Yes, atv lovers... there is forest nearby on the control road toward Tonto Fish Hatchery, etc.. yes, driveway is long enough for a trailer. Upstream from cabin (take a right on Houston Mesa Rd from cabin, bear left at the road split). It is called Washington Park and is another river access with a well known great hiking trail called Highline Trail (5 miles from cabin). There are other river access points upstream on the dirt control road toward Hwy 260 (instead of bearing left toward Washington Park 5 miles from cabin and the famous Highline trailhead), cross bridge on right and bear left). This heads to Tonto Creek and fish hatchery, camping areas, etc... all part of Tonto Forest.