Enjoy Your Own Private Pond When You Spend The Night In This Quaint Arizona Cottage
By Katie Lawrence|Published October 13, 2021
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
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If you’ve ever longed to step into the pages of a fairytale, now’s your chance. Tucked away in the Tonto National Forest, PondHouse Cottage is a quaint getaway near Payson that features its own private pond. Teeming with wildlife and surrounded by lush greenery, this charming Airbnb truly looks like it was plucked straight out of a storybook.
Just steps away from the banks of its own private pond, this quaint little cottage is nestled amid the world's largest Ponderosa pine forest.
Appliances include a microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, refrigerator, and induction burner. Dishes, cookware, and utensils are provided, as well as an assortment of breakfast items, coffees, teas, and hot chocolate.
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Up to two adults can stay in the one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage, and neither children nor pets are allowed.
The bed is queen-sized, and there's an additional sofa bed in the living room if you prefer separate sleeping quarters. You'll enjoy an en suite bathroom, complete with plush robes that offer the ultimate spa-like experience.
The main attraction is the nearly two-acre pond out back, ideal for fishing, boating, and simply enjoying the warm sun and crisp mountain breeze on your skin.
You'll have access to both a fishing and paddle boat, and anglers will rejoice in learning the pond is fully stocked.
Even better, fishing licenses are not required since this is private property. No matter how you spend your time on the water, get ready to see an abundance of wildlife! The cottage backs up to the Tonto National Forest, so you might see elk, deer, river otters, many different bird species, and myriad other critters native to the area.
Outdoors, a spacious patio boasts a second living space with ample seating, a fireplace, a gas fire pit, hot tub, and even an infrared sauna.
During fall, the forest erupts in the most dazzling display of color you've ever seen, while winter blankets the ground in a magical dusting of snow. Spring and summer are just as picture-perfect, with lush greenery and vibrant flowers sure to captivate your senses.
The nightly rate for the cottage is $250. Visit the Airbnb listing to learn more and/or make a reservation.
Have you ever stayed at the PondHouse Cottage? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments. Tell us how it went, then check out our previous article for another enchanting place to spend the night in Arizona.
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