Title: Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun! 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This grand lodge offers an epic time of fun for the entire family with a zip line, artificial grass area, corn hole, Spike Ball, regulation size Pickleball Court. 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Family-friendly lodge A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun! . In addition to an arcade/games room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - A pickleball court, a table football and a billiards/pool table - Barbecues, smoke-free property and games - Ping pong Room features All guest rooms at Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun! include thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as dining tables and separate dining areas. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - 2 bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers - Smart TVs with DVD players - Porches or lanais, separate dining areas and kitchens ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Games - Pickleball - Playground - Table tennis ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV - Video games ### Food and drink - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dining table - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Separate dining area - Toaster ### More - Air conditioning - Dryer - Fireplace - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Living room ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### 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 Put the trash bin next to the road. If the lid does not close, you MUST take it with you to avoid a $100 fine. The animals will make a huge mess. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun! pet-friendly? > Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun! ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun! ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun! located? > Located in Payson, this family-friendly lodge is steps from Tonto National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Banner Payson Medical Center. Green Valley Park and Rim Country Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lone Star Lodge in Whispering Pines w/ Mountain View - Epic Pickleball Fun! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Riley W. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Cabin Beautiful and peaceful cabin just north of Payson. Great entertainment on property for all ages. We loved playing pickleball. Would recommend! ##### Riley W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa J. 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Gathering Our family celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday during our stay. Our experience was amazing and beyond what we expected. We definitely enjoyed our time at the cabin! ##### Melissa J. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt B. 6 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lonestar The cabin was huge and comfortable. My 2 boys had a blast and had so much to explore even just in the backyard. Only down spot was the zip line was broken when we arrived. The kids quickly recovered with some ping pong and never looked back. ##### Matt B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul C. 28 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends gathering Had a great stay at this location. We all enjoyed the house especially its pickleball court and the game room. The host was very helpful and responsive. Would definitely recommend! ##### Paul C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristopher S. 18 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun weekend away. We had a great weekend, there were lots of fun things to do at the house. The owners were very responsive. Great place! ##### Kristopher S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica R. 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Thanksgiving Stay, we will be back! We booked Lone Star Lodge for Thanksgiving this year and it did not disappoint! The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The upstairs bonus area was great for the kids and they loved the air hockey table and pac man machine! We loved all the small touches like plenty of blankets, wood for the fireplace, and a fully stocked closet with games, corn hole boards, and even scooters. We will defintely be back! ##### Jessica R. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Marianne M. 16 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Quick getaway Overall we all had fun! There were enough beds for everyone and that’s why we chose this home. However there are a few things to watch out for. It definitely needs a good cleaning and the parking situation is not great! The kitchen is fully stocked bu ##### Marianne M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. 18 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break Getaway We all had a wonderful stay! We were able to check in early and start our day exploring the area. The creek is very close to the house but was a little difficult to get to since we were told by a neighbor we couldn’t go through the vacant lot. House was very nice and fit our two families great. If it had one more bathroom it would have been perfect but we knew there was only the two. The owners left us a nice surprise of s’mores for the kids as well! That was very nice and thoughtful. ##### Sarah B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny J. 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Beautiful cabin home This cabin was a perfect getaway! The cabin was large with plenty of space for a big family for friends to invite. Overall all the amenities that came with the cabin was enough for us to return again! The hosts were amazing at communicating every step of the process. Only downfall of the property not listed on the listing is that there is no AC in the cabin. Unfortunately we went on a weekend hotter than normal. However the host was very generous and ordered us two portable AC units for the cabin. Overall a great stay! We will be back again for sure! Highly recommend ##### Jenny J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon H. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location! My family had a wonderful stay at the Lone Star Lodge! My teenager really enjoy ping pong, younger two had a blast on the zip-line, and my dog had fun exploring the property. We all enjoyed stargazing on the turf out back…perfect spot to lay out a beach blanket (with no need to worry much about bugs, since they don’t typically like artificial turf) it was great! I would say the best thing about the property is the location; super short drive to multiple river access points and some breathtakingly beautiful hikes. The hosts were super responsive when we encountered an issue with some missing ventilation hoses / hookups for new portable AC units—they were quick to help remedy the situation (which was needed given the intense heat wave that hit while we were there). I will note the property is on the older side…shows some signs of uneven foundation and could probably benefit from some additional updating. But honestly, nothing that would keep us from wanting to go back. Highly recommend! ##### Shannon H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl F. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Weekend The property was perfect for our family of 11 & golden retriever! The neighbors were very nice and helpful with suggestions of hikes for the kids, etc. Kids loved seeing all the cows, deer & elk come through the property! However, the fence could use some maintenance to keep wild animals out! The stair railing was loose, my husband tried to fix it but the bolts were stripped, might want to have this fixed before a serious accident occurs along with the chairs in the dining room. Most of the legs were broken so we could not use the table. We also fixed the back door handle that had fallen off. Also, replacing or cleaning the rug in the living room downstairs, smelled and looked of dog pee! Just a little bit of updating & maintenance would make a big difference! We would rent again! ##### Cheryl F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carmen S. 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Carmen S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Priscilla G. 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall Break Fun My family and I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cabin! There was plenty of room for our family of 13 and our miniature schnauzer. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen and bathrooms are well equipped. We loved how peaceful and quite the neighborhood is. The kids really enjoyed the zip line, game room, and pickle ball court. Overall, our stay was amazing and we would highly recommend it. We will definitely be coming back! ##### Priscilla G. 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