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The Tonto House...where adventure lives!

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Set against a desert backdrop, this building stands out with its flat roof and flagpole.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, appliances, and ample counter space.
Relax in this spacious room with a pool table, TV, and dining area.
Relax and dine under the pergola, surrounded by a scenic mountain view.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, sink, and dining area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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...where adventure lives!

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!

Property manager

Greg Rogers

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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
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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

Property is also known as

We Live Adventure Here!
The Tonto House...where adventure lives! Tonto Basin
The Tonto House...where adventure lives! Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Tonto Basin, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tonto National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Theodore Roosevelt Lake - 26 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Tonto National Monument - 30 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Apache Lake - 31 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Mazatzal Casino - 44 min drive - 60.3 km

Getting around

  • Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butcher Hook Resta - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Punkin Center Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Reno Creek Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Becky's Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tonto House...where adventure lives! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Tonto House...where adventure lives!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tonto House...where adventure lives!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Tonto House...where adventure lives! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Tonto National Forest and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Theodore Roosevelt Lake. Salt River and Apache Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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The Tonto House...where adventure lives! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 104 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

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

Great vacation

Comfortable and fun. Far enough from the city to experience the wild but an easy drive to scottsdale. The grandchildren loved the game room and outside games as well as the lake and surrounding desert
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceason H.

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

Great place to stay!

Beautiful home with excellent accommodations indoor and out! Lots of space for all guests. The road up to the property is a bit narrow and the rocks on the road will make you slow down but we made it up hauling a full 20 ft trailer with our 1 ton dually. Owners are very easy to contact. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren P.

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

Awesome place to stay!!

Very nice home, had all the amenities of home. Beds were very comfortable. Pool table is a very nice touch for the evenings. The property is location is very quite area. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Tonto House

Beautiful home with great amenities. It was our home base for 6 days while we explored the Tonto Basin and much more.It was great to have the fenced yard for our dog. Loved the fire pit and covered gazebo. Kitchen was well appointed, views were great. Cant say enough. We loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Tonto House Feb 2025

What a beautiful home! Quiet neighborhood on hill overlooking Tonto Basin. Beautiful views sunrise and sunset. House is completely outfited with qualifty beds and furnishings. Kitchen has everything you need for making meals. Fenced yard for keeping track of children and pets. Would stay there again in a minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Great time

Everything was as promised.. Great Views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigham A.

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

Great

Loved everything about the house. We plan on staying again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

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

Leanne R.

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

Another Great stay

Thank you for another great stay. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

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

Cherie W.

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

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

keith S w.

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

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

DAVE A.

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

Great place to stay in Tonto Basin!!

Loved the house. It was a wonderful place to come back to after fishing. We all enjoyed it very much and we're already talking about going back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy C.

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

Great property

Great house. Great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Everything you need to enjoy in Tonto Basin

Very nice house with all the amenities for a fun weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Our stay

Great views. Quick communication. Would stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten B.

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

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

Sabrina E.

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

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

Matt B.

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

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

Sabrina E.

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

Beautiful, peaceful, clean, perfect

We have stayed her many times and it's always clean and beautiful. This place is perfect for us. Dog friendly too. If you want somewhere peaceful and serene, with gorgeous views, stay here! I also love the decor and all the warm, positive, quotes throughout the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bettina B.

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

Great getaway

We loved our stay at the Tonto house, great location, quiet and comfortable. We saw quail, hares, ravens, a roadrunner and a couple of bark scorpions. Beautiful place. The peace and quiet was just what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

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

Amazing

I only have one thing to say about the house and our stay there……Amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne R.

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

GREAT PLACE TO STAY!!!

We really enjoyed our stay. Being able to have our dogs with us was a huge plus. There was plenty of activities and things to do at the house. Very comfortable! We will be staying here again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J., Medford USA

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

Beautiful home

This was a great place for a vacation. Very clean, had a problem with the water heater and Greg & Peggy were there within a couple hours to take care of it. I would recommend this vacation house to anyone looking to stay in Tonto Basin.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

kairee S.

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

Cozy retreat

The pictures didn’t do this house justice. It is adorable and very well kept. We enjoyed every moment of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022