Pinetop-Lakeside, in Arizona's White Mountains, has a handful of family-run cabin resorts: clusters of cabins with kitchens and fireplaces, some on a private fishing lake. Each takes bookings on its own site or by phone and sets its own rules for pets and minimum stays. We've added one more in a different area, Christopher Creek Lodge in the Rim Country east of Payson. Here's what the resorts say on their own sites; confirm details when you book.
Pinetop cabin resorts at a glance
| Resort | Where | Cabins | Pets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake of the Woods Resort | Lakeside | 33 cabins and condos, sleep 2–20 | $25 per dog per stay | Private 12-acre lake; no air conditioning |
| Northwoods Cabins | Pinetop | 13–15 cabins, sleep 2–16 | Some units; ask for fees | Outdoor hot tub, trail to Woodland Lake |
| Lazy Oaks Resort | Lakeside | 15 one- and two-bedroom cabins | $30 per pet per visit | On Rainbow Lake |
| Christopher Creek Lodge | Christopher Creek, east of Payson (not Pinetop) | 8 cabins, max 7 people each | Cabins 8 and 9 and Trail Bunks 7–9 | Also bunks and motel-style rooms |
Lake of the Woods Resort (Lakeside)
Best for: a lake at the door. On West White Mountain Boulevard in Lakeside, with 33 cabins and condos: studios and one-bedrooms for 2 to 6, two-bedrooms for 4 to 8, and three- and five-bedroom units for 10 to 20.
- Every cabin has a fireplace and a kitchen or kitchenette. None has air conditioning.
- A private 12-acre lake, where no fishing license is needed, stocked in October 2026; rowboats and pedal boats rent from May to October, $10 for the first hour and $5 for each additional hour.
- Dogs: $25 per dog per stay.
- 2027 minimum stays of 2 to 4 nights depending on dates, including 3 nights in summer (May 27 to July 31, 4 for lakeview units arriving Wednesday to Saturday) and in August, 4 nights from Thanksgiving to New Year's, and 2 nights off season.
- Check-in 3 p.m.; check-out 10 or 11 a.m. depending on the unit. A 2-night deposit holds the booking, and cancellations need 30 or 60 days' notice.
- Rates are in the resort's 2026 and 2027 rate sheets.
Northwoods Cabins (Pinetop)
Best for: groups and a hot tub. On East White Mountain Boulevard in Pinetop: the resort advertises 13 cabins and lists 15 units sleeping 2 to 16, with full kitchens, fireplaces, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor hot tub, laundry and a trail to Woodland Lake. Some units are marked pet-friendly; the site doesn't publish its pet policy or rates, so ask when you book.
Lazy Oaks Resort (Lakeside)
Best for: a small lake and rowboats. On Larson Road in Lakeside, with 15 one- and two-bedroom cabins on Rainbow Lake, sleeping 1 to 10, with full kitchens, fireplaces and free Wi-Fi. Rowboats rent from about April 1 to October 31.
- Pets: $30 plus tax per pet per visit; a $25 fee for excessive pet hair, and a $40 pet cleaning fee for mess, accidents, odors or damage.
- Check-in 3 p.m., check-out 11 a.m.; a 2-night deposit; 30 days' notice to cancel (60 days for holidays), minus a $25 fee; later cancellations are refunded only if the cabin re-rents.
- Its website hasn't been updated recently (it still shows a 2022 stocking notice), so confirm rates and policies by phone (928-368-6203).
Christopher Creek Lodge (Rim Country, near Payson)
Best for: a creekside cabin in the Rim Country. Not in Pinetop: Christopher Creek is about 21 miles east of Payson on Highway 260. The lodge, on East Christopher Creek Loop, has eight cabins, each with a kitchen and fireplace and room for up to 7 people (children 3 and under not counted), plus Trail Bunks with kitchenettes and the motel-style Pony Express rooms. The Founder's Cabin is currently closed.
- Pets only in Cabins 8 and 9 and Trail Bunks 7, 8 and 9: $30 a night for one pet, $50 for two, charged for the first 3 nights only; two pets maximum.
- Reservations are charged in full when you book. Cancel 10 or more days ahead for a refund less 10%; with less notice, you get a credit good for one year.
- A $250 fee applies for any undisclosed people or pets. Check-in 3 p.m., check-out 11 a.m.
- Rates aren't on the website; book online or call 928-478-4300.
Tips for booking a Pinetop cabin
- Book holidays early: minimum stays apply at busy times.
- Ask about air conditioning for summer stays; not every cabin has it.
- Check pet rules per cabin: at some resorts only certain units take pets.
- Bring your own fishing gear if you're staying on a resort lake; Lake of the Woods says no license is needed on its private lake.
For camping instead, see our guides to camping in Arizona, Flagstaff camping and free camping in Arizona.
