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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tonto Basin, AZ
  • Place, Tonto National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Theodore Roosevelt Lake
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Apache Lake
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tonto Basin

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tonto National Forest and 12 miles (20 km) of Theodore Roosevelt Lake. Salt River and Apache Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tonto National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Theodore Roosevelt Lake - 26 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Apache Lake - 29 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • Mazatzal Casino - 44 min drive - 37.5 miles
  • Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery - 53 min drive - 31.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butcher Hook - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Punkin Center Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Reno Creek Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alfonsos Mexican Food - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Becky's Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

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!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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

Rules

Smoking is allowed outside only. No butts on the grounds. please put in trash can.
We have a fenced yard for your pet. All animal droppings must be picked up and discarded.
Any music outside must be turned down at 10:00 pm

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Tonto House...where adventure lives! to the airport?

This vacation home is 73.5 mi (111-min drive) away from the Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Tonto House...where adventure lives! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Tonto House...where adventure lives! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Tonto House...where adventure lives!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Tonto House...where adventure lives!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Tonto House...where adventure lives! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Tonto House...where adventure lives! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Tonto House...where adventure lives! to downtown Tonto Basin?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Tonto Basin.

The Tonto House...where adventure lives! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 110 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house wonderful views. Very clean and a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denise T.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

melanie w.

Liked: Cleanliness
The bed slept amazing! Views were amazing. House was very clean. Would be nice if the bedrooms had tvs. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith S w.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love staying in the Tonto house where the adventure lives!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Trip

Love the area of the house as well as how close it is to the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house itself is great and the pool table / games saw a lot of activity from our teenage son and his friend. We came to spend the weekend on Apache Lake and this home was only about 15 minutes to the Apache Trail turnoff by Roosevelt.I will mention that the property is located down a single lane dirt / gravel road - and it required some excellent trailering skills to get our truck and ski boat turned around in the driveway. So be mindful of that if you will be towing anything.I do wish the owner had been a bit more accessible - as there were a couple messages prior and during our stay that went unaddressed or the delayed response made our original inquiry irrelevant. But I am going to assume that’s due to us staying on a holiday weekend and I understand that the owner may have been busy. It would absolutely not prevent me from staying here regularly due to the comfort and convenience of the property!Thank you Greg and the Tonto House for a fantastic weekend full of lifelong memories on the lake! I’m sure we’ll see you again!
The view right outside the kitchen door. My teenage son and his friend climbed that hill the first day we arrived.
Nap time under the pool table.
Staying cool on the floor while mom gets ready.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We always enjoy staying at Tonto house. Its always clean and beautiful. Its in a quiet, peaceful area and has an excellent view. The owners are easy to communicate with as well!! Love it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property polite host

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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Father's Day Weekend

Property is very comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay and proximity to the lake. We'll be back :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan s., chandler az

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake visit

The house was very clean, the sheets in the master are the softest I have ever felt. AC was great! Contact with the owner was easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial weekend gem

We frequent Lake Roosevelt on holidays and have stayed at multiple places, this trip was a friend group of 8 and we had the absolute BEST time. Perfect location in town but close to the lake. The privacy and peaceful morning wakeup of nature was impeccable! A few of us have high oressure jobs and it takes a while to unwind, here it was immediate! The house was BEAUTIFUL, clean and stocked with games and a welcoming Auora. It was better then listed! We will ABSOLUTELY be staying here again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy/fun lake getaway

We absolutely loved the property! It was spacious and clean and comfy! We enjoyed the outside patio area and bbq along with the pool table! We’ll definitely book again for our next Roosevelt trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will S., SHOW LOW

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house not far from Lake Roosevelt

The house was very clean and provided everything that we needed. It was very nicely furnished. Our purpose for staying there was to enjoy the lake, so we weren't really there all that much, but it was very comfortable when we were. We were able to park our boat trailer there at the house, which was great, since we were able to get a boat slip at Roosevelt.The only thing that wasn't very good was the WIFI, which was a little disappointing, as Verizon coverage is very spotty there in Tonto Basin.Thank you for having such an awesome house for us to stay at. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Totsie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely beautiful.

We were attending a 50th this was close to the event. Easy to find and beautiful view. Furnished for comfort. Nice fenced in yard with losts of games we didn't have time to use. I would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

sara E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

The house was just as expected when we arrived. The only thing that was weird is the front door was wide open (guessing it didn’t get closed properly and the wind got it?) our kids were scared as it was dark when we arrived. We had a fun time playing games and relaxing in between fishing tournament times. I was shocked to receive a message from the owner after our departure. It was a very rude and inappropriate comment about how we left the house. It was so shocking I messaged him for clarification and truly told my husband, maybe he has another Vrbo and got the two mixed up as we did dishes, cleaned counters, picked up and put all back where we found it. The only thing we forgot to do was take the trash out and our daughter said she may have left the horseshoes out in the backyard. Again, the property was exactly as expected but the message from the owner after was so uncalled for and out of line that I wouldn’t stay here not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Grand Junction

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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