We planed a family vacation at Rainbow Lake "The Ranch". About 10 minutes upon arrival we were told…read morethe a.c would not be working. We had our mother who has a medical condition and small children without air in the summer time. The couch smelled like cat urine and there was so much dirt under a big rug in the living room. We didn't bother to use the bbq grill it was old and completely rusted. Save your money!!!!!!

My sons and myself wanted to rent a cabin on a lake not too far from Phoenix. My son found the…read moreperfect site at Spring Hill on Rainbow Lake rental cabins. We, at first, were going to rent a small cabin, but the owner, Linda, suggested we rent the larger cabin, The Vermont" that was 2000 sq feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. What a good suggestion! The "cabin" was more of a beautifly decorated house with lots of room for three adults, but can serve 8 guests. Being able to take a 1 minute walk to lake and sit and watch a bald eagle and egrets dive for fish, and my sons being able to fish from the shore was an added perk. Loved the place. The owner was so thoughtful and helpful, it was the perfect vacation spot for our needs!!

We have been several times and loved each time. All the cabins are well equipped including Tv and…read moreWiFi. Beautiful location with a stocked pond and the South Fork of the Little Colorado river running through the property for catch and release fly fishing for Rainbow trout. A wonderful escape in the Summer from Phoenix heat! Close to Sunrise ski area for winterstays.

Beautiful setting on the South Fork of the Little Colorado river near the town o Eager, AZ. Fly…read morefishing on the river and in their private pond. Great hiking and near the Sunrise ski resort. We keep coming bacj

We stayed at Grizzly Hollow location near the Pinetop Country Club. The pictures online were much…read morebetter than in person. There were moths EVERYWHERE...flying around in every room and whizzing in your hair. We spent a long time getting rid of them to calm my kids. 2 of the rooms were unhabitable due to the smell. Cool Mountain Vacations denied that moths existed in the home before we got there and said that they must have entered the home when we entered. No...the bedroom doors were closed when we first entered the house...and that is where most of the 20+ moths were living. If you're looking for a relaxing vacation, don't use Cool Mountain Vacations.

We have rented a couple different cabins over the past 10 years through Cool Mountain Vacations and…read morethis year we rented the Mountain Breeze cabin for the first time because we were late renting and the cabin we love was already rented... I have to say it is a cute, although a little overdecorated, cabin. My biggest complaints about it are 1) no WiFi - which to be fair to the owner it does state that but I overlooked it 2) the cabin has ONLY very basic cable and 3) the queen bed in the master bedroom is sooooo soft you wake up with terrible backache- it would be much nicer if they'd invest in a firmer king sized bed... So, for these reasons we will not be renting this cabin again.

We stayed at Hidden Meadows twice. Both times at Strawberry Canyon. I love that cabin! It oozed…read moreclass, the customer service was stellar, the food was great, the cabin was homey and beautiful. Everything was clean, functional, and the activities available on site for kids were great! The wranglers were so good with the horseback riding for my son and the other staff members had such patient, kind attitudes that interacted with my kids whether they were wood working or tie dying shirts. Love love love!

Aspen Lodge recently hosted my 40+ member family for a reunion over July 4th. We rented the entire…read moreBunkhouse and Chalet buildings with queen, king, and shared twin bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as one of the cabins. At this size rental, the owners allowed us full use of the industrial kitchen and lodge. At the time of our stay, the kitchen was completely ready for cooking with every pot/pan/utensil we could need to prepare meals, and the lodge had a lot of fun stuff to keep us busy: volleyball net with volleyball, pool table, board games, and a ton of seating for hanging out. The common areas of the Chalet and Bunkhouse also had a seating area with board games, and a TV with DVD player and DVDs, and a kitchenette w/ fridge and microwave for making coffee/tea and heating food. The owners of Aspen Lodge could not have been more kind and accommodating. They got about a dozen or more of us in for horseback riding while we were there. The horseback riding trail was beautiful and fun. I highly recommend staying at Aspen Lodge, especially if you are a big group and want to stay together and get lots of quality time. The rooms had a lot of charm and character with very sweet unique decor & art in each. The accommodations are not fancy or luxurious. The room felt much more like staying in a family's house than a hotel (i.e., the bed, linens, towels were not fancy, but they were clean, the bed was a bit worn in - probably not amazing for someone with a really sensitive back). All that said, you and your family will have a fantastic time here!

We arrived for our Honeymoon and were very welcomed by the Lowey family. Their son kept the…read morebeautiful fire place going as Dyan and Joe were getting us ready for a memorable ride. The horse were spectacular and perfect for new riders. We arrived at the site and they had prepared a wonderful lunch and had a table and white linen overlooking the beautiful forest. A fire was made and we enjoyed our new friends. If there was a rating higher I would give it! A perfect and memorable experience and my new wife is already talking about another trip there next year.

We had an off-road group with approximately 20 plus people stay here for 2 nights on Memorial Day…read moreweekend. The owners Kenny and Heidi are amazing. They take care of everything want to make your stay perfect. They also prepare 5 Star quality meals. They have many activities for all ages. A saloon with pool table. They also have a custom made shooting gallery. If you're e looking for a place to stay in Young with a large group, I strongly suggest the Deadbroke Inn. Plenty of secure parking for your cars and even has room for trucks and trailers if this is your staging point. This place is still making improvements as it is under new ownership. This place has character and super fun. If you're looking for a 5 five-star hotel, this place isn't for you. It is clean and comfortable though and very welcoming. Will definitely be going back in the future. Looking forward to it.

Cannot recommend this place enough. If I could give it 10 stars, I would! This place has a charm…read moremoney cannot buy. This little gem in Young, AZ is complete with unique & cozy accommodations with amazing views and, of course, Robin and Karla. My boyfriend and I were invited by a good friend & there were 7 of us total. No particular agenda or specific plans were made for this little trip, but we were plenty occupied and engaged the entire time. We stayed in the Saloon/Guesthouse (which Robin built, by the way!) and it was plenty of space for everyone. Upon arriving Saturday morning, we met Robin & Karla and proceeded to unload our vehicles. After that, we spend some time observing their horses and soaking in the beautiful weather. Robin & Karla were filling us in on some of the history of the area. I could listen to them talk for DAYS. They're such great storytellers and their passion for digging into the past in an effort to preserve it is really admirable. After about a hour or so, Robin took us out into the woods.. Not sure exactly where we went, but he hopped on his quad and we followed behind (caravan of SUVs & pickup trucks). The road was windy and bumpy and we got some weird looks from the cattle as we blazed passed. We spent a few hours hiking down to some water while Robin filled us in on more history. Some of us panned for gold, others explored the area (found an abandoned mine) or fired some rounds nearby. It was a nice, relaxing morning. We went back to the Inn around 130p and Robin started showing us how to rope. A couple of us gave it a shot.. I didn't. I just stood back & took photos :) Then around 330p, we went up the road to a winery for a tasting (Bruzzi Vineyard.. I'll review separately). We returned a couple hours later with several bottles of wine and started cooking/grilling dinner. Robin & Karla joined us for dinner and conversation in the saloon. We played pool & had a very relaxing evening. Sunday morning didn't really have much on the agenda. After breakfast, Robin & Karla took us up the road to the Hogland General Store and gave us a tour of the structures on the land. Again, more information about the history and the people that lived in Young years ago. It was all very interesting. We will definitely be back & hope to have time for a longer stay.

Great experience. Very warm and comfy. Dave was a hoot. Looking forward to another get away.read more

I really enjoyed my time at the Sherrill Ranch Cabin. Tucked on a ranch in Pleasant Valley, Young,…read moreArizona, far from the hectic pace and noise of the city or even the suburbs. Clear skies with little light infiltration by night allow you to see the Milky Way and thousands more stars than in more populous places. Trails around the cabin will let you hike, bike, or drive through nature, admiring trees, flowers, birds (like the beautiful, red vermilion flycatcher) and if you're lucky, a bugling elk or few. Sit by the pond and listen to the bullfrogs, watch the hummingbirds, listen to the cows that might be sharing the ranch with you. Just don't forget to close the gates! The ranch managers, Cindy and Mike, will provide you with a comfortable cabin, clean and fully-appointed for your needs. They're attentive should you need anything but will otherwise grant you the privacy a mountain cabin retreat should offer. Open the shades for some wonderful views; the windows for some country-fresh air; or light a fire in the fireplace for some romantic evenings in. They can also provide you with plenty of info for things to do in Young and the nearby areas. Are you into wine? Visit the local vineyard and winery for a tasting. Stop into the local diner for a wonderful home-style meal. Into off-roading or horseback riding? Talk to Cindy and Mike, they can point you in the right direction for some adventure. the available Wifi is convenient in a pinch for those who want to stay connected some... but here at the Ranch, set the tech aside (unless it's a camera) and get out for a sunrise walk or a sunset brew.

I'm sharing details of how the POA Board handles issues so for anyone who might be interested in…read morebuying a lot here, you will know what to expect. You may end up with a neighbor that has no pride in their lot and no recourse. Buyer beware. I'm giving two stars because most of the people who live in here take care of their property and treat people with respect. My issue: I have a neighbor with an old fading travel trailer parked next to me. In the 5 years I've been here, he has been here maybe 3-4 times to clean up weeds on his lot. On the back of the trailer in view of my lot, the owner has rebar sticking up out of the ground with chicken wire that's falling down, weeds that don't get cleaned up, peaches that fall from the tree and left to rot, piles of stored debris (border pavers and cement blocks). If the construction materials were there because work was being completed, I would be okay. They've been piled up in the same spot for at least the 5 years I've owned this lot in the 5' setback. I sent an email to the board to request it be cleaned up. Their reply after sending 4 emails was that he is not out of compliance with any CC&Rs and just because it's unsightly to me is not a reason for him to clean up the mess. I was totally dismissed and their excuse for not doing anything is they are volunteers. If they don't want to do the job required, they shouldn't volunteer. I was also told that the property management company should be who I contact. Prior to this, I did contact the property management company, they told me the POA board is who should handle the issue. I tried calling the HOAMCO company again with no reply from them either. What it boils down to is nobody will step up and do the job they were elected or hired to do. When I return next season, if the mess is still there, I will be erecting a privacy fence on my border to hide the mess. Of course then the POA board will tell me I'm out of compliance. Just to clarify, the mess is out of compliance with CC&Rs in 3 different paragraphs as well as the Architectural Guidelines (related to Wildlife Harborage).

We decided to stay here as we had an early day the next morning and came all the way from Phoenix…read more Upon driving in, you can tell there is a lot of work needed. Overgrown grass, broken fence, etc. This was expected, and I had read other reviews mentioning it. We gave it a try since it was in a good location and very affordable. The check-in was easy, and the front desk staff was nice. Pros- Good price, the room was clean and had no carpet (Im not a fan of carpet), had a mini fridge and microwave and toiletries. The cons- a/c didn't really cool the room that well (I woke up sweating and had to mess with the a/c). Water in the shower never got warm or hot, and although it does have a nice rain shower, it was leaking water everywhere. Also, the outside needs a lot of work. All in all, it wasn't a horrible experience but probably will stay elsewhere next time.

Long Harley riding day. 479 miles. Made my reservation by phone while in Prescott AZ. Four hours…read moreaway and I was racing the setting sun. I lost. Rolled in after dark. A simple, clean, updated, pleasant, quite, comfortable room. No frills. Hard laminate floors. Hate carpet in motels. Modern updated bathroom with a cracked broken sink but functional. But a really cool shower that was really nice to soak in. The fridge was not on so make sure u turn on if needed. And the price was GREAT. Even gave me a $5 military discount!!