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The Tonto House...where adventure lives!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Games room
Experience the great outdoors at Tonto House, where scenic views of Tonto Basin and two mountain ranges await from your patio. Recharge with family-friendly activities like billiards, horseshoes, and bean bag games or relax in the cozy lounge room with a big screen TV.

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
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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 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

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 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

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
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
  • Apache Lake - 29 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Mazatzal Casino - 44 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery - 53 min drive - 50.9 km

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

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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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Reviews

The Tonto House...where adventure lives! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

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

Kayla H.

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

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

ryan s.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Fishing

It was comfortable and convenient and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne and Ernie H., Mesa, Arizona

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

Let’s go fishing!

It’s so exciting when the home actually exceeds the expectations set by the online photos! We had a wonderful time while there and will absolutely be looking for dates to return! Communication with VRBO and the owners was great as well. Thank you for a fantastic time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

george E.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

6/10 Okay

Jeremiah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great place, poor communication

Excellent property. Access code was not sent prior to stay. Luckily, I had one from a previous stay. No communication when I asked for the code. Would have been out of luck, and couldn’t have used the property if I hadn’t had the code from before. Traveled in from out of state. Very poor checkin situation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith S w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying in the Tonto house where the adventure lives!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

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

Great property polite host

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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

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

Jessica W.

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

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

Will S.

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

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