8 cozy cabins you can rent in the mountains of Arizona

Check out these eight cozy cabins nestled in the mountains of Arizona. Your next relaxing getaway is calling!

Looking for an escape to Arizona’s mountain towns? Instead of booking a cookie-cutter hotel, why not spend your time in some of the coziest Airbnb cabins that offer up rustic charm mixed with modern comfort?

Nestled in serene locations like Flagstaff, Prescott, and the White Mountains, these cabins provide an ideal base for embracing the natural beauty of Arizona’s high country. Whether blanketed in snow or drenched in autumn’s glow, these mountain escapes invite guests to disconnect from the bustle of daily life and recharge amid high desert landscapes and cool pine forests.

Each cabin offers a unique experience tailored to different tastes—from luxurious lodges with hot tubs and fireplaces to simpler, woodsy retreats where guests can reconnect with nature. Imagine spending crisp mornings wrapped in a blanket on a private porch with mountain views or cozying up by a crackling fire after a day of exploring nearby trails. With charm, comfort, and proximity to Arizona’s rugged wilderness, these Airbnb cabins are perfect for couples, families, or solo adventurers looking for a cozy retreat.

1. The Mountain Pad, Show Low

There’s nothing cozier than a fire pit with ample seating, and this family-friendly cabin (that sleeps up to 10!) delivers an epic retreat on four acres of picturesque wilderness. Spend time playing Xbox in the game room, enjoy outdoor dining at a massive table, let the kids loose on the obstacle course, play ping pong and foosball, and check out the cornhole set-up and 9-hole disc golf course.  

Check out the listing here.

2. Bear Paw Cabin, Heber-Overgaard

It’s no surprise that Bear Paw Cabin is one of the most popular rentals in Mogollon Resort (located across from Bison Ranch) on the Mogollon Rim of the White Mountains. Not only is it brimming with gorgeous wood from floor to ceiling, but it also has a private hot tub and a star-gazing deck off the loft. With a full kitchen, propane fireplace, and enormous windows with views of the pine trees, this space is perfect for the whole family (pets are allowed).

Check out the listing here.

3. Chalet in the Woods, Pinetop

Traveling with another family? You can easily share the 3,300 square foot Chalet in the Woods, thanks to its four bedrooms (including two masters), two great rooms (both with natural fireplaces), gourmet kitchen, and game room. Guests will also find a Tesla fast charger, pool and foosball, zipline, and swingset. Nearby, you can go hiking, biking, bird watching, skiing, sledding, fishing, boating, and kayaking. 

Check out the listing here.

4. Fox Lodge Cabin, Flagstaff

As “One of the most loved homes on Airbnb, according to guests,” Fox Lodge is a beautiful A-frame cabin set amongst the pines. Aside from the three bedrooms and full kitchen, there’s a kid-friendly loft with board games, a gaming console, and reading nook. Make use of the nearby hiking, biking, ATV, and skiing trails and play a round of corn hole out back while barbecuing lunch. 

Check out the listing here.

5. Forest Hermitage, Mount Lemmon

With a summit elevation of 9,159 feet, Mount Lemmon is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains (located in the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson). Forest Hermitage is a 70-year-old rustic cabin with two bedrooms built into the mountainside and accessible via 30 stairs. Don’t be surprised if you wake to the sounds of chirping birds before enjoying a hot cup of coffee on the balcony overlooking the pine and fir trees—you may even hear the trickling of water from the creek. 

Check out the listing here.

6. Creekside Cabin, Payson

Who needs the beach when you can unwind at a mid-century Creekside cabin in the forest? 

This 1950s cabin is freshly remodeled, yet the owners preserved many of the home’s original characteristics. You’ll find three private bedrooms with four beds, an outdoor porch heater and firepit, and a family room fireplace. Plus, it’s situated right on the banks of the East Verde River. One recent guest called it “a slice of heaven on earth” and another said they never wanted to leave this secluded cabin. 

Check out the listing here.

7. Green Roof A-Frame, Prescott

Grab a dozen of your closest friends and head to Prescott, because this A-frame cabin has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, comfortably sleeping 14. Make dinners in your chef’s kitchen, hang out in the speakeasy/whiskey bar, battle it out in the game room, and enjoy the private patio with views of the Prescott National Forest. Pass the time with cornhole, darts, foosball, ping pong, a pool table, arcade games, skeeball, and more, and you’re just a 10-minute drive from Lynx Lake (which is stocked for fishing).

Check out the listing here.

8. Oak Creek Canyon Cabin, Sedona

Escape to this enchanting A-frame cabin in Sedona’s iconic Oak Creek Canyon for a cozy retreat with both charm and style. The custom-built cabin features a warm, open-concept living area with floor-to-ceiling windows and a wood-burning fireplace, creating a bright and welcoming space to relax. The home backs up to forest service land, and it’s just a 3-minute walk to the creek—and accessible hiking trails are just off the back porch. 

Check out the listing here.

This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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