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The Tonto House...where adventure lives!

Unwind around the fire pit on your private patio or challenge family to a game of horseshoes. Make special times happen in this serene home base.

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Property grounds
Game room
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6223 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

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

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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

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
  • Theodore Roosevelt Lake - 18 min drive
  • Apache Lake - 27 min drive
  • Mazatzal Casino - 36 min drive
  • Saguaro Lake - 105 min drive

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).

The Tonto House...where adventure lives! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Patty S.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Everything was as promised.. Great Views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigham A.

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place
everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfy
Love the house, ver spacious and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

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

Jared O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tonto Basin
Very nice, great view. A little chalenging to turn around a trailer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Tonto Basin
Structure Type
Private vacation home