~ HORSE LOVER'S PARADISE ~ The ultimate Arizona mountain and horse lovers experience awaits you in the quiet, cool pines of Payson, Arizona. Diamond Spirit Ranch Studio Guest House is a 90 minute drive from the East Valley which includes Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Phoenix and more. Bring your horses! There are 2 stalls, paddocks, tack room and more... everything you and your horses need to experience a comfortable escape to the mountains.
Our property is a one minute walk to a 30 acre professional riding facility with events, arenas, instruction and clinics. Adjacent to the property is the Tonto National Forest with spectacular trails to ride and remarkable scenery to enjoy while you ride. Access is for horses, hikers and bikers; motorized vehicles are not permitted.
~ HORSES NOT REQUIRED; OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS PARADISE ~ The appeal of our studio guesthouse is not limited to equestrians. Setting is lovely for nature lovers who enjoy hiking, biking and wildlife viewing or just a retreat to the mountains to restore their inner peace. Binoculars and cameras are a must! It is not an appropriate rental for anyone interested in hunting.
Payson is a 15 minute drive from our home and offers lakes for fishing, wildlife viewing to include water fowl and elk, golf, shopping and quaint dining experiences. Mogollon Rim is approximately 30 miles from Payson and offers breathtaking scenery as well as horseback and hiking/biking trails, lakes for boating and fishing, and back country skiing during the winter months.
~ REMARKABLE & CLASSY ~ The ground level studio guesthouse is a separate domicile across from the main house and features one large room with 2 queen beds, a smart TV for streaming and a well stocked kitchen with microwave, Keurig and drip coffee makers, sink and below counter fridge/freezer. Adjacent to the bedroom/kitchen is a private bath with a shower and towels. Soap and a hair dryer are supplied. Extended range high speed Internet is provided. Highchairs and Pack N Plays are available to rent.
Our cozy and comfortable studio guesthouse adjoins the barn which has two 12 X 15 ft stalls. Both stalls are matted and have a fan plus a gate to the turn out area. Additional amenities include a grooming area, wash rack with mats, a private, well appointed, climate-controlled tack room and two large turn out areas. Barn, tack room and grounds are well lit for optimal safety and to facilitate horse care. A 16 x 24 covered shelter for your horse(s) has been added to the lower turnout.
Outside of the studio guesthouse is a covered, built-in kitchen with gas grills, fridge, sink with running cold water and TV. The outdoor kitchen is surrounded by a large gathering area with a dining table and other comfortable seating choices. A wood burning fire pit will warm you when the evenings are cool (and no fire restrictions are in place). Adult neighbors occasionally use the gathering area for small group get-togethers and informative meetings that are quiet and friendly. Guests are welcome to join the fun!
There is ample parking for vehicles and horse trailers at the guest house. There is also parking for an RV with hook-ups for water and septic pump out plus 2 electric connections. RV parking at $45/night includes water, septic and electricity.
This is a ranch in a rural location. Common sounds you may hear are tractors or other farm equipment, neighborhood dogs, chickens, horses, elk bugling, coyotes howling and a host of other noises associated with nature and life on a mountain ranch.
~ HORSE CARE ~ Horse care is self care or for a modest fee we will clean stalls and feed what horse(s) owner provides. Water tanks, hay bins and hanging grain feeders are supplied and sanitized between each guest horse. Stalls are packed decomposed granite with mats. RV parking $45/night includes water, septic and electricity.
DISCLAIMER: All reservations require our online rental agreement be completed within 24 hours of your booking. Please check your email's spam/junk folder. We require a valid email address, phone number and a brief phone conversation within 24 hours of the booking or the reservation will not be accepted. Last minute reservations also require a credit card verification and guest id validation check.
~ RESERVATION NOTES ~ The minimum age to rent is 28 years.
The names of all guests staying overnight at the property must be included on the Rental Agreement's guest list.
Standard occupancy is 2 guests. If you have more than 2, you must get permission from the home owner to have additional guests. There may be an additional fee per guest.
Violation of any house rule may result in termination of the rental contract, eviction and Guest will forfeit all monies paid, including rent, cleaning and deposits.
AZ Vacation Home Rentals reserves the right to require a refundable security deposit.
All AZ Vacation Home Rental properties have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
With advanced permission from the owner, friendly, well trained dogs may be permitted. The home owners live on the property with their 3 large dogs.
All TVs are smart TVs and not cable or satellite serviced.
The home owners live on the property with their 3 large dogs.
To reach our studio guesthouse you will need to cross a creek which is usually shallow but during or after rain storms requires extreme caution and especially for those traveling in a car.
We are subject to fire/burn and noise restrictions, and occasionally deal with severe weather issues.
For your convenience, the owner resides in the main house. She has over 45 years experience with horse care and will gladly answer your horse-related questions. BEFORE booking your unique mountain experience, we highly recommend you contact the owner directly to review all amenities and details.
Questa casa vacanze si trova a Payson e vanta una posizione strategica in campagna e in montagna. Due delle principali attrazioni naturalistiche della zona sono Tonto Natural Bridge State Park e Tonto National Forest. A livello culturale, invece, spiccano Rim Country Museum e Pine-Strawberry Museum. Anche Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout e Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery meritano una visita. Qui c'è proprio tutto per divertirsi sulla neve... lo sci di fondo e i tracciati per tutti i livelli tanto per cominciare! Non ti basta? Prova attività come lo slittino. Vai alla guida turistica di Payson
Gli animali sono accettati presso MT VIEWS: Guesthouse w/2 HORSE STALLS + Turnout, Sleeps 4, Tack Room, Trails, Riding Ring?
No, nella struttura sono ammessi solamente animali di servizio.
Quanto costa il parcheggio presso MT VIEWS: Guesthouse w/2 HORSE STALLS + Turnout, Sleeps 4, Tack Room, Trails, Riding Ring?
Presso la struttura è disponibile un parcheggio in loco.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso MT VIEWS: Guesthouse w/2 HORSE STALLS + Turnout, Sleeps 4, Tack Room, Trails, Riding Ring?
Orario di inizio del check-in: 16:00.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso MT VIEWS: Guesthouse w/2 HORSE STALLS + Turnout, Sleeps 4, Tack Room, Trails, Riding Ring?
Orario del check-out: 10:00.
Dove si trova MT VIEWS: Guesthouse w/2 HORSE STALLS + Turnout, Sleeps 4, Tack Room, Trails, Riding Ring?
Con una buona posizione in montagna, casa vacanze si trova a pochi passi da Tonto National Forest, e a meno di 15 km da Banner Payson Medical Center e Green Valley Park. Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout e Casino Mazatzal si trovano a meno di 15 km di distanza.
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10/10 Eccellente
Viaggiatore verificato
22 apr 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
PEACEFUL, slice of heaven! Great hosts, great location! Will stay again 5STSRS
Soggiorno di 6 notti a marzo 2026
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10/10 Eccellente
Sarah L.
19 ott 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Short Term Rental - WONDERFUL!
Great guest house, awesome owners, prime location, quaint and peaceful.
Soggiorno di 40 notti ad agosto 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Rachelle H.
27 mag 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Unique property! Grateful it was available on a holiday weekend for 2 nights at a reasonable price.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a maggio 2026
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10/10 Eccellente
Mellisa M.
29 apr 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
We had a wonderful six day stay at this property. It was clean , well stocked with any appliance you might need. The owners were very nice and the horse stalls and turnout were excellent. We will definitely be back and we will highly recommend.
Soggiorno di 6 notti ad aprile 2026
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10/10 Eccellente
Tatiana M.
18 feb 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Host was very welcoming. The house/guest house was fully stocked. Very comfortable stay. Close to town.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a febbraio 2026
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8/10 Buono
Brian Z.
21 ago 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione
Nice and quiet area, guest house looked further secluded in photos than what it really was
Good place
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad agosto 2022
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10/10 Eccellente
Julie L.
28 set 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Amazing gem close to Payson and the forest
It is beautiful, clean and has a great atmosphere. The outdoor kitchen area is a special treat. The hosts are very helpful and kind.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a settembre 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
Claudia B.
23 giu 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Excellent stay
We really enjoyed the property. We brought our horses and the horse accommodations were top notch! Our suite was clean and was well stocked. The host helped us with everything we needed and made sure the horses were also comfortable. I recommend staying here, especially if you bring your horses.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a giugno 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Nanette F.
9 mag 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great Horse Property - Wonderful Stay
This is wonderful place to stay with your horses. Whether you want to do some arena work or ride the almost unlimited miles of trails in the national forest, you'll love staying here. The guest house was well appointed, comfortable and convenient to the horse accommodations. The patio/outdoor kitchen is amazing. The hosts were helpful and wonderful in every way, but gave us all the space we wanted. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Donna p.
19 ott 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Birthday Celebration
Loved the area it was located in. So many stars, like the old days, and so quiet. Comfortable beds but I would bring my own pillow next time. Loved our hosts and all their animals. Nice area to walk and hike. Will be back.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a ottobre 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
Melissa G.
27 mag 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
We will be back!
The property is beautiful and quiet. The hosts were great at communicating and were very attentive to our needs. My trip was cut short unexpectedly by a few days and she was gracious enough to refund me. 10/10 stars if I could. Definitely recommend this spot if you’re traveling with horses or not.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a maggio 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Stephen H.
25 lug 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Perfect quiet get away
Great quiet and beautifully maintained property. Walking access to Tonto for hiking and a good home base for local sights and hikes. Two hour easy drive to Petrified Forest. Outdoor kitchen was perfect. We brought our own food to grill. Our hosts were very accommodating regarding towels etc. Great value for money. Would definitely use this property in the future.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a luglio 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
Valerie G.
6 nov 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Well appointed and charming
The hosts thought of everything! I often bemoan the lack of hooks at vacation properties, it’s so annoying to not have convenient places for jackets, backpacks, purses, etc. There are so many conveniences, and as interior designers, my friend and I were extremely pleased at the winsome and tasteful decor. Everything was comfortable and immaculate, Tristan and Paul are excellent hosts. I also enjoyed the beautiful horses on the property; Star Valley is a lovely setting.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a novembre 2022
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10/10 Eccellente
Chris R.
10 lug 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Horse ranch guesthouse
We took a weekend to explore an area of Payson we hadn’t been to. We found a gem at the bottom of Star Valley. The guesthouse has a private area for your horses and directly across the street is a riding facility with lessons for the kids. It is a studio guesthouse without stove/oven but they have a grill and flattop in their courtyard outdoor kitchen which is a beautiful area to relax in. There is a small stream on location which was great to splash in with the kids as well. 10 min to Payson from the ranch.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a luglio 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
Sara I.
10 gen 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
beautiful, country, charming
The studio was perfect for our little weekend getaway. The inside is beautiful and has a cute country cowboy theme. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything necessary including a crockpot had we stayed longer. The place was warm and cozy on the cold winter days and the area around is quiet. The owners were super friendly and accommodating to all our needs and gave us great recommendations. We will be back if we need to stay in payson again.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a dicembre 2021
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10/10 Eccellente
Larissa V.
2 nov 2021
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
A truly magical place
My stay at this amazing ranch was so memorable. I only wish I stayed longer. The nature around the ranch is truly magical. I enjoyed everything about this place - from the very kind and friendly host to the pine wood fragrance inside the cabin, to the comfortable bed, to the well stocked kitchen. This place is definitely a jewel and I will come back, as I love to visit this beautiful place of the Earth.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a ottobre 2021
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10/10 Eccellente
Jessica M.
18 ott 2021
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Peaceful getaway
Loved our stay! Our room was absolutely spotless. Loved the outdoor kitchen. We would definitely stay there again.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a ottobre 2021
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10/10 Eccellente
Rebecca N.
17 ott 2021
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Good to unwind.
Very nice accommodations, very clean in an idyllic setting. I absolutely recommend.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a ottobre 2021
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10/10 Eccellente
Corina B.
2 ago 2021
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
If you are looking for a quiet, clean and beautiful place, this is what you need.
We found this place very clean, quiet , close to downtown Payson and Strawberry Pine. The owner was very sweet and accommodate us for having a pleasant time. We enjoy the staying and we are highly recommending this place.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a luglio 2021
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10/10 Eccellente
Mike B.
1 giu 2021
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Relaxing, Remote, and pet friendly. Just what we needed.
Wife and I came out to get away from the crowds for Memorial Day weekend. This was perfect. The outdoor kitchen was great. The peaceful atmosphere surrounded by the mountains is exactly what we needed. The property manager was easy to communicate with (24/7 text). The room itself was nice. Basic, with everything you need for a short stay. VERY CLEAN!! Beds are nice. I liked the extra touch of the little USB charger ports on the night stands. Bathroom was nice. Shower was a little small. Owner lives in main house on site. Very easy going. Everything was great, especially considering the low price for a holiday weekend! The only surprise we had was the burn ban we weren’t aware of. We unknowingly violated the ban when we lit up the beautiful fire pit in the back yard. The communication leading up to our stay mentioned how to safely use the fire pit... so during the burn ban, I would recommend removing those items from the listing/emails, and instead mention that there is an area-wide burn ban (with possibly a laminated note inside the guest house).
Soggiorno di 2 notti a maggio 2021
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10/10 Eccellente
Greg K.
17 feb 2021
Non mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great getaway
Great place to stay and get away from everything. Quiet, yet close to everything you want to do or need.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a febbraio 2021
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10/10 Eccellente
Brenna P.
13 ott 2020
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Beautiful Peaceful Getaway
The location outside of Payson was perfect - quiet, away from noise and traffic, yet close enough to restaurants, shopping, beautiful trails and scenic drives. The guesthouse was great - clean, comfortable, attractive and fully equipped. The outdoor kitchen, patio and hot tub area was wonderful for relaxing in the fresh air. Paul and Tristan were the perfect hosts - helpful and accommodating while allowing us our own space. We definitely recommend this for a place to relax and unwind. Thanks so much!
Soggiorno di 4 notti a ottobre 2020
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10/10 Eccellente
Gilbert G.
3 ago 2020
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Wonderful AZ Mountain Guesthouse for People and Horses!
Traveling across country with our pony. Arizona Vacation Home Rentals graciously accommodated a last minute request to stay. Guesthouse is perfect: clean, comfortable beds and lots of extras. The owners kindly helped us get our pony settled and we slept better than expected because he was feet away in a nice stall and we knew we would hear him if he got restless. We made a great meal in the outdoor kitchen and enjoyed relaxing afterwards on the swing while our pony explored the turn out area. The grounds are well manicured and views are extremely beautiful! Wish we could have stayed longer and used the hot tub. Tonto National Forest has riding trails that connect to the property and we took a lovely morning ride. It was amazing! This is a sweet little ranch with impressive quarters for riders and horses. The rental company (AVHR) and owners want you to be comfortable and it shows. We plan to stay here again on our way back. We highly recommend this super guesthouse and rental company! Thanks for sharing your very special place with us!