Rustic Luxurious Lodge in Arizona's White Mountains

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Dining
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Luxurious Lodge in Arizona's White Mountains

Thunderhorse Lodge is a large 7500 square foot lodge located on 20 acre, secluded ranch in the White Mountains of Arizona, with a 4 season climate, snow in the winter and pleasant temps in the summer. The Lodge and surroundings are a perfect getaway from the summer heat of southern Arizona locations and a great fall/winter destination for skiers and hunters. Recently constructed (2013), it is the perfect setting for families, corporate getaways or other groups. Sorry, no wedding ceremonies at the Lodge.
The Lodge is professionally decorated in a rustic western mountain motif, prior guests have remarked that the interior reminds them of a national park lodge. The massive Great Room is perfect for large group gatherings. The large indoor stone fireplace is a great place to gather with family and friends. The Lodge has an enormous fully appointed kitchen with granite countertops, a Thermador refrigerator and freezer, a double oven, 4 burner Thermador gas stove and a convection microwave. There is a wood burning stove for additional warmth and ambiance on cold winter evenings. A favorite of prior guests is to have a cowboy cookout using the authentic Old West style barbecue outside next to the fire pit. The Lodge does have central heat and air conditioning for convenient temperature control.
There are five bedrooms including two master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The Jacuzzi in master bedroom one is a perfect place to soak and relax after an active day. All of the bedrooms are large and spacious with ample room to accommodate multiple guests. If an indoor privacy break is needed from the rest of the family/group, there is an upstairs loft where you can settle into an easy chair or sofa and read a book or just gaze out over the meadow. Parking is in front of the Lodge, there is a garage but it contains the owner's personal items and is not available to guests.
For the horse lover, there is a horse corral so you can bring your horses on vacation too. Guests are responsible for feeding their horses, cleaning the stalls and placing manure on the compost pile (wheel barrow and rake provided). Trails start within 1/2 mile into the national forest. The White Mountains has an excellent trail system. No animals permitted in the house.

ACTIVITIES: Activities at the Lodge and Ranch are endless. You can ride horses on the ranch, fish or kayak at the nearby lake, mountain bike or go on a nature hike. Or you can just relax on the veranda and listen to the cool wind blowing through the pines and watch elk and deer graze. For equestrians, you can trailer your horses up to the ranch (with your own private corral) and both you and your horses can have a wonderful vacation. Ride on the ranch or through the nearby national forest. When it’s time to take a break indoors, break out a board game, play indoor shuffleboard or basketball or read a book from our Great Books Classics library.
Thunderhorse Ranch is located in Lakeside, near Show Low and Pinetop. Within a short drive there are nice restaurants, golfing, fishing, bowling, a family fun center, community aquatic center, indoor gun range and movie theaters. There is a quaint farmers market just down the road open on Saturdays all summer long. Sunrise Ski Resort (great skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer!) is less than an hour's drive away.
The Lodge is the perfect destination to escape the Arizona summer heat and an ideal place for your fall or winter ski excursion or hunting trip.


Property manager

The Henrys

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayak on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Unit size: 7500 sq ft (697 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Rustic Luxurious Lodge in Arizona's White Mountains Lodge
Rustic Luxurious Lodge in Arizona's White Mountains Lakeside

About the neighborhood

Map
Lakeside, AZ

Getting around

  • Show Low, AZ (SOW-Show Low Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Long Wongs - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pinetop Brewing Company - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Zeke's Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge Sports Bar & Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Charlie Clark's Steak House - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Luxurious Lodge in Arizona's White Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Luxurious Lodge in Arizona's White Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Luxurious Lodge in Arizona's White Mountains?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Luxurious Lodge in Arizona's White Mountains located?

Located in the mountains, this Lakeside vacation home offering ski-in/ski-out access is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Ponderosa Plaza and Rainbow Lake. Unity of the White Mountains and Woodland Lake Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Rustic Luxurious Lodge in Arizona's White Mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 55 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous place
Really cool home with a lot of rooms. Very cozy, and the secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Better than we could have imagined
The place was by far the best place I've ever stayed at using VRBO. It had everything and then some. We knew the place was going to be nice from the pictures, but pictures dont do it justice on just how grand the place is! Other than sleeping we spent most of the time outdoors near the fire pit and horse shoe areas. This is a place we will go to many many times, absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

SANDRA M.

Stunning property, full of amenities.
Beautiful log cabin lodge in a private, secluded, setting. Everything you may need is stocked for you. I suggest that you take advantage of the high quality barbecue, and twinkly lights off of the side porch. Walking around the property is peaceful. There is no television service in the home - although there is wi-fi. You should be prepared to step away from civilization for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Outstanding
We truly had a wonderful stay at Thunderhorse Ranch. The home was beautiful and comfortable. The size was just right for our group of 10 adults and four children. We could have even fit a few more. The owner, Mark, was great to work with. We had an issue with the propane on our first night, and he worked really hard to get someone out there to take care of it late that Friday night. The kitchen is beautiful, and stocked with every kitchen item you could think of. We used the great outdoor grills too. The property is lovely and private. The fire pit is huge and beautiful.There was plenty to do right there on the property. We all enjoyed the indoor games and the popcorn machine.The kids loved the chickens and the horseshoes. All of us, adults and kids from 2 - 7 years old, had a great stay. The Millers
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Amazing!
I wish I could give a 10 star review. The house did not disappoint. Large rooms, plenty of room to spread out and lots to do. Huge kitchen fully stocked with pots, pans, blender mixer and so much more. amazing stove and oven. The griddle on the stove was used everyday. I can’t wait to plan our next family vacation here. Perfect place for families. We ranged in age from 10 months to 65. Perfect place if you have a person in a wheel chair or walker. Plenty of space outside to explore. Lots of table space for games and crafts. Fully stocked linen closet and huge bathrooms. Grocery store 15 minutes away. If you go to town try grumpy Dave’s BBQ amazing, And the family fun center was super fun. Only suggestion bring a good knife or knife sharpener for existing knives. Thank you Henry family for opening your home to us we made lots of lasting family memories. Can’t wait to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Chad D.

Fabulous getaway location for multiple families in the pines!
Gorgeous luxurious lodge and property! The indoor entertaining areas are outstanding for evenings and rainy days which we encountered. The kitchen has everything you have in your home and more. Watch out of for the dishwasher door as its not bolted down and will fall on top of your foot. The description of bed size per room is not correct per VRBO's listing. The two master suites, bedroom 3, and bedroom 5 are suppose to have kings but only the two mast suites did. The bed in master suite 2 slopped so far towards the headboard the couple had to sleep with their heads at the foot area. We couldn't figure out what the $150 cleaning fee we paid was for because the cabin was not clean when we opened the door. The dumpster for trash is about 1/4 mile which is fantastic but it was so overfilled we had nowhere to dispose of our garbage bags. Watch walking around the property as a blue CAT 5 cable for internet stretches across the ground from the main lodge to the smaller cabin next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Tiffany S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded and quiet, very rustic
Beautiful property and views. Private and quiet. We loved the huge family room and kitchen. Be prepared for the dirt road leading to the house. The property could use a deep cleaning and more portable fans to keep it cooler during the day/night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Cabin and Property
Cabin was large and the property was amazing. Very close to national forest. Great kitchen. Great porches, lots of land for kids to play.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andy H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Thunderhorse ranch stay
Neat place in a great setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neelesh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
Very nice place and very friendly owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Aaron W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unfortunately a bad experience here
My family had reserved this property for Thanksgiving. My husband, unexpectedly, ended up in the hospital. I reached out to the owner as soon as I could on November 14th because my husband was in serious condition. My husband ended up having emergency surgery. I tried to reschedule as my husband was not released from the hospital therefore no way we could go. Henry decided he could not accommodate and reschedule "due to it being so close to the day." I would recommend going elsewhere considering the owners appear to only care about money for themselves. Now my children, who almost lost their dad, will not get a vacation this year. Sincerely, Very Disappointed Family
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Outstanding Getaway
This is a beautiful place to stay. It was nice to get that family out away from all the technology. Not having a TV required the kids to find outdoor activities or nice family time while inside. The kitchen is amazing and is plenty big enough to cook for lots of people. The description of the facility is a bit misleading. It states it can sleep 20 people, although that may be true, it does not explain that is acheived by using all couches and extra cots that are provided. Total beds include two kings, two queens in 4 different bedrooms and a full and twin in another bedroom. All other slleping arrangements are couches and cots. Once we arrived we asked the host about the fire place in the master bedroom and it was explained that the fireplace had not worked in quite some time. All in all this was a great get away for us and we would gladly return. Thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee & Rob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended family for Christmas holiday.
Gorgeous rustic cabin very comfortable for all 12 of us! Grant the property manager was terrific and much appreciated!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property
It’s a beautiful property. My friends and family enjoyed their stay. We can’t wait to return. Grant is an absolute gem. He is a kind man who cares for the property. It was difficult for us to leave it’s one of those places you feel so welcomed and so much to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, remote, peaceful
Loved it. So quiet, great outdoor activities, incredibly comfortable home, loved the fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vincent N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay/location
We really enjoyed the lodge and I really appreciate the responsiveness of the owner. The on-site manager was also a great help.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cool Lodge
The Lodge is a unique and very cool place to stay. The main floor has plenty of room for everyone to hang out. The shuffleboard was lots of fun - the Foosball table is broken, I'm sure that would have been fun as well. The kitchen is fully stocked with anything you would need. The house sleeps 11 in beds. There is a loveseat that has a sofa bed in it - would work for 2 small children but probably better for one. Although we weren't able to find sheets for that pull out. The outdoor space is great for sitting by the firepit. There are several large benches to enjoy for seating. The grill was neat for cooking dinners. You do need to bring firewood for the firepit and charcoal for the grill. Only reason I'd give it 4 stars rather than 5 is the sleeping situation. We had one person without a bed. Thanks for sharing your home with us - lots of good memories were made!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to gather!
We stayed here as two families of four and the grandparents. We had an amazing time! The game room was wonderful for the kids and adults. We had a campfire outside and roasted s’mores. The kids LOVED getting to visit the horses each day and even got to go on a short ride. The property manager is probably one of the most interesting people you’ll ever meet. He was so nice and welcoming and helped us anytime we had a question. There was a ton of space at this place, so plenty of room for a big group. The kitchen is wonderful! Everything you could ever need was there! We loved this trip and hope to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

kim s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Great place to be with friends and all of our kids. Bonfire fire singalongs with the family was so much fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Velda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Lodge
We rent cabins in the White Mountains often to escape the heat of the valley and this by far has been our favorite spot! There are so many riding trails accessible directly from the property which was a huge plus to our group. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Awesome Property
Can't begin to say enough wonderful things about this property and our experience while staying there. From the moment we walked into the Lodge, we were all in awe over the grandeur of the interior. From the Western/Country motif and various chandeliers to the huge modern kitchen with top of the line appliances. The property is engulfed with tall pines and we enjoyed all the shade they gave. This property enabled us to enjoy ourselves beyond belief. A special thanks to Grant, the Lodge Manager, who was so very accomodating and wonderful to our family by providing a tour of the stables and allowing us to pet and experience the horses. Thank you Mark for allowing us this experience, we hope to see everyone again soon. Doug M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
We had a wonderful stay at Thunderhorse Ranch. The property was beautiful and the "cabin" fabulous. It was spacious and had everything we needed. We couldn't have been happier with the experience. Grant, the caretaker, was beyond kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vikki R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING PLACE
This property is amazing and the pictures do it no justice! We had a great time and our big family had plenty of space and plenty of things to do. We cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual family and friends get away
Property was beautiful! Our group loved the openness and multiple outdoor seating locations, s’mores over the grill, large kitchen and beautiful mountain backdrop. Property manager was very kind and kids loved feeding the horses. Downstairs beds very comfortable, one bed upstairs needed repair and property manager made aware. Kids already asking to return next year :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liza B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and a perfect place for a large family getaway. The property manager was
The property was beautiful and a perfect place for a large family getaway. The property manager was very kind and helpful. He made the children’s visit by letting them help feed, brush and ride a horse. We hope to return for another family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020