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Apache Lake Resort

3.4 (60 reviews)

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Jason H.

Ive been going to this lake my entire life, ill never forget the times ive had here and also the growth ive seen with it from still frequently visiting this place of escape. They have really upgraded this place from what it used to be. Hotel rooms upgraded and modernized. You can sign into your streaming services to their new smart tvs. Wifi isnt bad, didnt have it before so again a huuuuuge plus! The bathrooms are also modernized and so much better than before. The beaches are a lot cleaner than before as well. The staff are very professional and helpful as well. Apache Lake Today should get a restart on all reviews from here on out because the bad ones have all been worked out and i believe they would change their minds today

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Payton A.

We went to apache lake this weekend for the laua and it was great! the owners came up and gave a speech about how they are going to make apache lake a family fun place to hangout and the keep apache lake community alive! they seemed super nice and like they were a really fun family! all of the employees were also super friendly! we stayed in the hotel and it was decent. the rooms look freshly remodeled. however, there was a dirty sock under the bed and there wasn't fresh toilet paper but other than that it was good! the beds were comfortable and there was a mini fridge & microwave in the room with a nice patio too! the lake was beautiful and we had no issues getting a slip and keeping the boat there overnight. we will be back in june & i can't wait! the kids had a blast too ! (ages 1 & 3)

You can't beat the views here! The road from Roosevelt Damn is fully paved now. Absolutely stunning lake! We brought our fishing boat & there was plenty of room for our boat, trailer & truck in all parking lots. We paid for a dock slip too which was handy. We stayed in the hotel, one of the full kitchen/double queen rooms that faced the lake. The room was clean, beds were very comfy, they brought extra pillows when we asked & plenty of hot water. We ate at the restaurant 3 times and the food was great & servers were very nice! The little store has most things you might forget at home. The 4 stars is for a few things: there are no coffee mugs in the kitchen, no pans for the oven, they don't answer the phone, they only sometimes answer the texts, there is almost no cutlery in the kitchen, the towels are very rough, no paper products except toilet paper and when you book you don't know any of these things because amenities aren't included in the room description or website. And you can't ask ahead because they don't answer the phone. Some others items to note for planning purposes: the coffee maker is a 4 cup maker, the dock doesn't have power and there is no toaster. Bring all items with you as if you're camping. I've included some photos of what IS in the kitchen. That being said, we had a great time and I'll definitely be back!

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It's was a last minute trip that i scheduled for me and my family. The room was perfect with a perfect view of the lake from our patio. We are definitely coming back here very soon and will bring more friends with us so they can experience this little slice of heaven!

Lynda C.

What a great adventure for the day! We decided to go see what's been going on since the new owners took over. They most definitely haven't been resting! There's some major improvements everywhere you look! It's still not finished but it's definitely come a long way! I almost hate to tell people they'll be getting a paved road because that'll mean more people (but that's just my being selfish). They are starting up the outdoor concerts soon and have amazing bands for the line up! Book your spots now as the first ones already sold out! Boat rentals, jet ski rentals are available for a very competitive price. Enjoy AZ

New owners claiming to move forward with the Apache Lake Music Festival w/o the original curators, promoters, production staff.
Audrea L.

It is always very unfortunate when a business picks greed over community. I have been coming out to Apache Lake regularly since 2009 because of the Apache Lake Music Festival (I even learned how to drive on the Apache Trail with a learners permit about 20 years ago!) This resort is under new ownership as of early 2021 & is no longer family owned & operated. Since then, the two new owners whom live out of state have gentrified a marina & resort without even making any updates... In fact, things seem like they're in even worse condition then when I was out there last year (2020) while the Schuster family still owned it. Jeremy R. (whom I've never even met) previously stated "$10 for a bag of ice? 5 phone calls as well as waiting a half an hour just to check in? Quoted one price for a jet ski rental then actually being charge a significantly more expensive rate" Port-a-potties?! Let's not forget how much they wanted to charge for camping on Memorial Day weekend: $50 per adult $25 per youth (5-11) But don't worry! These prices are for the entire weekend & 5 and under can stay for free! That seems pretty steep for bringing all of your own supplies plus only having a port-a-potty sitting in the Arizona desert heat to use. At least when the Schuster family was in charge there was plumbing (I admit, not the best) but it worked. Also, the new owners are trying to disband the community of people who store boats or have house boats out there. I personally will not support a business that does not respect or have any sense of community, & I hope you won't either.

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Had a great stay thanks. The staff was very friendly. The room was clean the food excellent hopefully I will be returning in September.

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4.9(22 reviews)
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Simply AMAZING!!!…read more Pre-trip - I had lots of questions and Carol was patient and helpful while I was planning this trip!! Getting there - I flew into PHX, rented a car, and drove 3 hours to Young, AZ. Because I rented a car, and not an SUV, I knew I wouldn't be able to drive through all of the creeks to get on the property. Once I arrived in Young, AZ I met staff from the lodge who brought me back to the property and the same when I needed to leave. On my next trip, I will probably just rent an SUV. Accommodations - Fantastic! I stayed in the Owner's Hideaway room which had a king bed, fireplace, bathtub, and shower. The room was super comfy and relaxing. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. There was an entrance to the room through the lodge and from the exterior patio. I loved sitting in the lounge chair next to the fireplace! Food - 5 out of 5 stars. I am gluten-free and dairy-free and Leslie made me plenty of gluten- and dairy-free food that was fabulous!! With three included meals a day plus snacks and dessert, it is absolutely impossible to go hungry here!! The Property - Beautiful!! The property has a lodge, bunkhouse, pond, barn, and plenty of open land. At the pond, there are lounge chairs, paddleboards, and a paddle boat. During the summer you can swim in the pond. Everyone is free to hike and explore the endless acres of land. The activities - most rooms include the cost of your daily activity. I had never been on a horse before so they allowed me to go in the arena and get comfortable on the horse before joining the group on the trail. The trail is not flat, you go up the mountain and back down. It is STUNNING!!! The horses are all very gentle and Tyler chose the best horse for me, especially being my first time! I learned how to shoot a shotgun and rifle at their shooting range. I also went on an ATV tour with Kenny around the property which was also a ton of fun. I wanted to do archery, but they said that I would have needed to bring my own bow, which I didn't know or I would have brought mine with me. Overall I had an AMAZING stay! The staff treated you like family. The other guest were friendly! I had a ton of fun and relaxation! The price is extremely reasonable and includes the room, meals, and activities. I highly recommend staying here!!!

Best time for multi generation trip and awesome hospitality by Carol and Kenny! Food, activities…read moreand accommodation top notch.

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3.7(167 reviews)
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I was up in the Payson area for an outdoors training course and my group was camping but I chose…read morenot to and it was a good call because the entire weekend, it just rained like crazy and I was so grateful after 3 full days of training to come back to a roof over my head, a comfy bed and hot shower. I was in room 139 and it has a king bed. What's nice about the room is that it has a kitchenette so you can make some light meals, brew your own coffee, has a toaster and a fridge/freezer. Bathrooms were a bit small and that could have been bigger and a bathtub would have been nice honestly. I didnt like that they charged $20/day resort fee and that was just nonsense to me. They could just factor that into their price. The hotel lobby is very nice, with a fireplace and also a cozy upstairs area to chill and relax with family or friends. Complimentary coffee machine available, which was nice in the mornings. There is also a fitness center here that I didnt use. I was here for 4 nights and 2 of those nights, I had the opportunity to use their outdoor jacuzzi, which was super nice. The other 2 nights because of severe weather, they closed it. There is a restaurant on-site too but I never ate there. Its named after Zane Grey and cool to learn about him and his famous Western books. The author didn't permanently live in this part of Northen Arizona but he loved coming out here and being up here in Payson area inspired many of his famous books. I look forward to exploring his books. I love it here too. Overall, I liked the place a lot. Just wish they would remove the hidden fees. I'd definitely come back again to stay here for some quiet and nature next time I am up here.

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4.1(52 reviews)
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This review is long overdue. We stayed here in October of 2017…read more The cabin was clean and had everything you would need already stocked minus the food. After we arrived and unpacked we made a quick trip to nearby grocery store were we bought everything we needed for a weekend. We actually even ran into the owners at the grocery store. They are very friendly and always make it clear that if you need anything to ask them and they will provide. The cabins are far enough from the main road that you aren't bothered from the small town traffic noise and spaced out enough that you feel like its just you and your cabin in the middle of the woods. We stayed at one of their pet friendly cabins and I brought along with me my German Shepherd. We already are planning on returning this year in fall/winter time with a couple of friends, can't wait!

First of all there is no lighting or signage directing you where to go so we had a very hard time…read morefinding the cabin. When we eventually found it, we had no way to get in. We had booked on AirBnB and are familiar with that process. The check in instructions on the app and in the email said to contact the host for check in instructions. We sent a message to them on the app and got no response. We called their phone number shown on their listing. It is not an operational number. We ended up having to call the AirBnB customer service number. They were also unable to get ahold of the host. AirBnB refunded our money and we had to check into a motel nearby. It was a long frustrating night.

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