My husband and I went up for 3 days and 2 nights, reserving the Pioneer cabin C-10 at the end of the lane. We arrived on Thursday and pretty much had the place to ourselves. The cabin was absolutely beautiful, yet still rustic and clean. There is a sufficient kitchen if you need to cook, and a grill right outside the back door complete with cooking utensils. There are also firepits located on the property for hanging out, checking out the stars at night, and of course, making s'mores. The creek is so relaxing..it was a bit low when we arrived, but after a morning of rain, it was flowing pretty good. The view from our porch was amazing, we spent many hours in silence, just watching the squirrels, breathing in the fresh air and watching the creek. The property itself is breathtaking, the playground is adorable, complete with a two-story playhouse for the kids. The bed on the main floor was like sleeping on a cloud. We slept with the windows open, the temperature was perfect, (there are extra blankets in the closet if you need them) and the sound of the creek and the frogs lulled us to sleep. We hadn't slept this good in years! Another thing I loved is when you make reservations, you can also add on Duraflame logs for your fireplace, charcoal for the grill, telescopes and binoculars. We were able to see some stars from one of the firepits, but our plan to head up to Woods Canyon the next night for some serious stargazing was foiled by rain...next time though! We will be back! read more

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I followed up with the owner of the Lodge to see if the situation we experienced could be worked out. Because we did not leave and stayed in the room with the raw sewage, we could not recoup our money. Note: We are not from Payson. read more

Mother's Day weekend 2021 Disaster, Myself and my 3 kids recently widowed, My brother, his wife just recovering from cancer and their baby, decided to get out of town for Mother's Day weekend. My brother rented a cabin, more amenities, I got a room in the lodge. We coordinated are food for the weekend. That Friday 05/07/21, I went their cabin cook spaghetti for all of us... my Brother brought food for the next night steak, potatoes, etc... for him to cook for his & my family. Well that night I got a call from my brother, that their packing and leaving that his cabin has bedbugs and they were getting bit up... I panicked, packing my kids up... we asked the maintenance man for black trash bags to put our stuff in... I was in their cabin for few hours cooking for all of us, my kids on their bunk bed furniture while watching a movie... I was beyond nervous one got on one of us...and now my brother was leaving I wouldn't t have any food..his cabin had the amenities for cooking not mine...I've reached out several times to ask for a refund... without luck, cannot even get through to the owners... there's a middle man, I asked for owners contact info he wouldn't give it... so I. The meanwhile they said there where no bedbugs... my brothers family had pictured and videos of them... they tried to say all they found were ticks in their room. In the meanwhile friends of mine ended up at this lodge for a wedding. We messaged them, pretty weird the lodge was literally changing beds out, with new ones... I brought that to the CCL attention that I knew people who were there after Mother's Day weekend...they said the bed change out was for the wedding and no other reason, Per Todd's email. I've yet to see a refund from this please. Mother's Day nightmare! CCL has not tried to reconcile this situation...so this is where I am leaving reviews where I hoped to have good memories turned into a nightmare. Very unsatisfied customer and family. My brothers family got their money back, CCL has not responded to my last email. This is where I stand, put money for a cabin/lodge room not even stayed in for 24hrs... Beware of Bedbugs at CCL. read more

I can't believe there aren't more complaints on yelp for this dump. People need to be warned. My family and I stayed there a little over a year ago and my kids asked to leave the day we arrived. I tried to get them to only charge me for the 1st day and we'd get out of there but they refused and bitched up a storm. The place smelled like nat gas or propane and we had some concern staying with our family overnight. This was the most 'rustic' place I've ever stayed at. Inside the cabin was a kitchen from the mid 20th century which just happened to be the same place our little bed was located, a nasty bathroom, a park bench for dining, a tiny TV on top of the refrigerator, maybe a 13" or so and up a ladder were mattresses tossed inside 2x6 wood frames. the kids felt like they were camping in the dirt. What a dump!!! And, from the time of our arrival, the proprietor was the most unfriendly person I've met in the hotel industry. This was my worst hotel experience!!! FYI, if you notice, I don't know about the yelps but on Trip Advisor, nearly every good reviewer has only 1 review to their record. Hmmmm, what's that all about. friends, paid reviews, etc... read more

Hubby and I stayed at Christopher Creek Lodge to celebrate our anniversary in March 2011. We stayed for one night, on a weekday and there wasn't many people there, which was nice. We got a cabin right on the creek toward the end of the park. What a great location! It was so nice to sit on the patio and just relax and listen to the water rush by. It was still pretty chilly when we went so right away we turned on the heater. We had it on full blast and it got really toasty! Having the kitchen was great. The bed was comfy and the linens smelled clean. We lit the fireplace when we went to bed and it was so romantic. I will say though, the cabins definitely need a light of some sort out on the patio. I'm a smoker and once it got dark out I was afraid to go outside by myself. It gets REALLY dark out there and who knows what kind of animal could creep up on you while outside at night. I would definitely recommend bringing maybe a lantern or something to have outside. Otherwise, it was a great place to stay. The cabin did feel a bit creepy when we were trying to get to sleep, but nothing a few sleeping pills couldn't cure. :) All in all, we will definitely return. I can't wait to go back! read more

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We spent Labor Day weekend here. I kinda thought it was strange that just weeks prior they had reservations available, but now I know why. They don't put a hold on your card, they charge your card the full amount of your stay. They charge for each extra person that stays. The dog charge amount I could understand if it was a clean nice cabin, it wasn't. To pay almost nine hundred dollars for a 3 day weekend with 6 people and a dog was ridiculous for what we got. Let's start with the good points - The front desk lady was nice and friendly. The location is good, close to other places to visit like woods canyon lake and Tonto natural bridge. Walking distance to the bar and restaurants. The bad- -The founders cabin is right in front, people always walking by and driving through. -Right on main road, it was loud. -lots of mice and spiders in the cabin. I know it's the forest, but they should at least have glue boards inside. -every item in the kitchen was broken, dirty, or didn't work. All from 15 yrs or older. Need replacements. Luckily we brought pans and knives. -no lock on the bathroom door, not fun with 6 people using it. -the other doors didn't close all the way either and no locks. -beds were squeaky, old, and felt the springs. Had dirty ripped blankets. -no curtains on some windows and the ones that did they didn't cover the windows. Everyone walking by saw everything inside. No privacy being in the front of the property. -stained nasty smelly carpet. This is why I had an issue with the amount charged for the dog. -stained, sunken in old 70s couch and chair. -broken glass on front door taped up with tape. -upstairs loft wasn't cleaned and couldn't even crawl up there so small. Found some of the last guests belongings up there. -we were all scared to use the shower. It was disgusting. -the property it's self needed a good cleaning up of debris. -no outlets in one of the bedrooms, the other room they didn't work. -no outside light, luckily we had enough flashlights. -the only way to get to the creek from our cabin was to walk in the front of other people's cabins where they were sitting or walk in the cold creek itself. I could go on and on, but you get the picture. This property could be so much more than it is. Next time we'll be camping, I can understand the get what you pay for saying, but this wasn't one of those places. The founders cabin is a piece of history, they should really honor that history. read more

My family and I rented the Pioneer Cabin online because it was pet friendly and had a full kitchen and fully stocked and a friend recommended it to me. We were spending Thanksgiving there and I was cooking. When we got there Shawna was very polite and gave us direction to the cabin and gave us extra towels. When we got to our cabin it was very disappointing because the accommodations was to small for three adults and 3 dogs. I was told by the reservationist that the stove was apartment size and it was not it was studio size and the oven had only one rack. We cut our trip from 5 days to 2 days and we made the best of it. The good news I was able to get half of my money back.. read more

This was the best cabin that we have ever stayed in! the office was vey nice and everyone was so kind. I could not believe how clean our cabin was and how beautiful the property is. The creek was so nice, you could spend a whole day just walking around the area. We enjoyed our stay and will be coming back soon. I do not understand if people are expecting a 5 star resort or what. This is a cabin and it is very nice to get away from the city. read more

Great place to be. Been here before. But my last reservation I placed I had to cancel the very next morning and even though it had only been 15 hours since I made the reservation I was not refunded. Very dissapointed. read more

Very very small campground . No fishing at campground and no good access to the creek. Not what we were expecting we paid for 2 nights and left after the first one. read more

This place was super cute. The perfect place to crash for the night. It is "just a room" but was great for what we needed. There was a full size bed downstairs and a small loft with two small twin beds. My teenage sons are tall so they were both sort of hanging off the beds but it would be just fine for smaller kids. The room was clean. There were a couple of spiders and bugs. Totally no big deal, especially since we were in the woods :) I had booked the room online and checking in and out was easy. Went into the office, got the key. That was it. Same thing the next day for check out. Just handed the friendly kid in the office the key and that was it. The property is darling. Rustic and a very fun play area in the back for kids. There was a nice horse shoe set up too. My kids loved it. If we were coming to hang out at the property I would suggest staying in one of the cabins rather than the motel. If you are simply using the room as a place to sleep and shower while exploring the area during the day the motel room was perfect. It has the potential to be a romantic get away too ;) read more

Used to go here as a kid with my family. I've had so many fond memories here. It is nestled in the woods along side a bubbling creek. Very beautiful. The cabins were cozy and warm. I would love to stay here again as an adult and reminesce on childhood memories. read more

Rating it for the value...price makes this a great find. First time here and had no idea what to expect but we like the adventure of trying new places. We were a little hesitant when we pulled up but friendly staff greeted us and offered to sign us up for free fly fishing lessons the next day. Cool perk. Pulled around to our room and were pleased to find it super clean and remodeled. Sat on our little front porch enjoying the wind through the pines before dinner. For less than a hundred bucks it really couldn't be beat. read more

Wonderful service and great cabins!! Cabins are in the woods, which our family love, lots to do in the area too! We keep coming back!!!

Stayed in the tandem bunks with a few friends. Host/manager was very helpful, we had a last minute guest and they provided an extra roll away bed that was there upon arrival. Clean and quiet. Just a walk to an little store, and right off the creek. Slept like a baby and will be back. read more

We stayed at Christopher Creek Lodge again. The cabin we stayed in was smaller than the previous one. My feedback for the lodge would be to add pics of the inside to get a better idea of what to expect from your room. This cabin didn't smell like sewer gas thankfully. The grounds are quaint and family friendly. We'll be back again. read more

I was looking for a nice cabin to take my husband for his birthday for the weekend. After looking online found this place which seemed perfect. There weren't many photos so I didn't book online. I instead called and spoke to a young man. I asked a lot of questions about the rooms and environment. He assured me it was quiet and right on the creek with a fire place. I went ahead and booked it 2 days in advance. We drove all the way from the valley yesterday morning and were shocked at the conditions. Their so called cabins are nothing more than small boxes packed in so tight we couldn't even get our car into the parking space. The room barely had enough space for a bed and no other room to walk. The bedding looked like it was seriously from the 1970's. We were afraid to stay there due to possible bedbugs. The creek outside was a literal drop off right outside the door with no place at all to walk our puppies. This so called cabin sat right next to the office. When we went inside to express our concerns we were met with an extremely rude woman who assured us there was NO refund. She was argumentive and could care less my husbands birthday was ruined. The $250.00 was stolen from us. We had to turn around and drive home with me literally in tears. I'm sure you will see a lot of fake reviews singing this places praises but they are just that FAKE. Don't be fooled and no matter what you do don't stay here. It's not anything like what is advertised. Follow up 2-27-2020 my husband called again and they still refused a refund insisting they have an absentee owner and can under no circumstances refund us even though we didn't stay. read more

We stayed here a while ago. If you want an alternative to camping, it's okay. If you are looking for a clean and well maintained place, look somewhere else. The bed linens seemed clean, but the couch in the living area was scary filthy. The guy at the check in desk was complaining about all the rain, heck thats one of the reasons we left Phoenix for the weekend! My husband and I still laugh about the guy at the front desk complaining about the rain. read more

The tandem room we stayed in was dark, dingy, dirty and way overpriced. If you're debating on whether to stay in the tandem rooms or go camping, choose camping. I've known this property for 50 years, and sadly it has not been maintained and no longer has its rustic charm. The entire property needs renovation. read more

We had an amazing time at this charming property! It was rustic and just what we wanted! Reminded me of summer camp with much more comfortable beds/sheets and our own little kitchenette. Gives you the feel of camping with the amenities a city girl is used to. We'll definitely be back! Such nice managers too. The wife & husband were super accommodating and their kiddos are the cutest! read more

Booked a 2 night stay recently, and enjoyed every minute of it! The grounds are surrounded by tall pine trees, and of course, the creek itself. Booked a cabin on the creek and it included everything the website stated. I can't express how awesome it was to have our own cabin, on the creek, with a front porch overlooking the creek, and a charcoal grill sitting right in front of you! I wish I had hear-a-vision and smell-a-vision right now because you would love experiencing the serenity I did! From check-in to check-out everything was perfect. The staff are warm, welcoming, friendly and approachable. The cabin was as described and the grounds were quiet, especially since all guests observed the 10pm quiet time. There is a hiking trail close by near the Tall Pines Market that we used, and it was an awe-inspiring hike throughout the Mogollan Rim along Christopher Creek, among the tall pine trees, and wildlife with NOBODY else around us on the hike!! Stuff movies are made of!! Similar to what you'd see in "Rambo" without the waterfalls. I will DEFINITELY stay there again, knowing how refreshed and recharged I feel. Very, very relaxing stay! read more

Worst place I have ever stayed at. Management is extremely unfriendly. The rooms are freezing cold and the heater barely works. The blankets were filthy and covered in hair. The supposedly fully stocked kitchen had 1 dirty pan and a bowl. The shower was so dark you couldnt see anything. Upon showing up the front office was locked after standing there for 1/2 an hour in below freezing weather management showed up and handed us a key and shoved a list of rules into our face not saying a word.The area is great but this place sucks. Do yourself a favor and stay at the Creekside steakhouse and tavern down the street. Better cabins, a restaraunt and friendly people. read more

This place is great for a get away from the phoneix heat, less than a 2 hour drive, and the drive is beautiful. The accommodations are spartan, however very charming and affordable, $69/night for a foom. There is a restaurant and store within walking distance. The room I stayed in had a fireplace, wood is not included, the store sells wood less than the motel, and bring kindling and newspaper. read more

My family and I stayed here for one night and it was by far the worst experience we have ever had staying at a hotel/cabin. The first incident was when my kids were playing by the creek when I noticed our neighbors shooting BB guns in my kids general direction. I told the property mgr who said he would go talk to them. Later that evening my family and I went to find out if they were going to have bon fires that night. We had to walk by the cabin where they were shooting BB guns earlier when we were suddenly met by an unleashed pit bull mix. I couldn't believe this was happening and went to call the property mgr again. I told him that I was going to call the police and he advised me not to and he would take care of it. After a heated discussion with the property mgr I hung up. The police showed up but, it was to tell me that my family had to leave the property because I was the issue not the neighbors. I asked for a refund and we would leave but, they wouldn't give us one. I had to beg to let them let us stay that night since everything was booked up. The next morning as we were about to leave another deputy showed up to tell us we were trespassing!!! I should have called the police in the beginning and not let the inexperienced property mgr handle the issues we were having. It basically came down to my word versus the property mgr's word. Stay here if you like but, I personally don't think it's a safe place for young children to stay. read more

To start off, I heard about Christopher Creek Lodge from a friend who knew exactly what I was looking for (relaxing weekend with my boyfriend, close to water and surrounded by trees). Upon looking at the user-friendly website, the virtual tour fully explained the detailed plans of the lodge including views of each room, in addition added a "Things to do" tour for the adjacent area. After viewing the room locations, I was confident I wanted to stay in the Fisherman's Cabin for Friday night, yet this was limited to a two night stay, and was already booked for Saturday night. Our plan was to initially stay one night, therefore I contacted the lodge by phone and a friendly female noted I would be able to stay Friday and placed me in Fisherman's Cabin #5. The female representative explained the different cabin options and noted I was making a great choice, as this was our first time visit to Christopher Creek Lodge. Upon our arrival the welcoming staff, gave us our key, a map of the lodge and answered all of our questions. As we entered into the cabin, it was acceptably clean, having all the living commodities one would need for an overnight stay. I noticed the large television remote which was a funny catch. The back porch area was steps away from Christopher Creek, encompassing a Breathtaking view! We enjoyed our private barbeque pit which also overlooked the creek. Between the peaceful sound of the creek and the surrounding green ponderosa pine trees, our stay felt as if we had traveled outside of Phoenix into a stunning forest. I would Highly recommend this lodge to anyone who is looking for a relaxing stay outside of the city life. The property has a ton of activities for individuals of all ages, and the an amazing staff is always around to answer any questions. Yes, I would come back again! read more