Wooden Nickel Cabins
1022 S Hunter Creek Dr, Payson, AZ 85541, Payson, United States
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
Wooden Nickel Cabins is a cabin-style lodging in Payson, Arizona, with a strong public guest rating of 4.8/5 from 170 reviews. Guest feedback highlights a comfortable, clean stay and friendly, accommodating caretakers. Star class and a full amenity list are not documented.
Cabins & In-room Features
Reviews point to cabins that feel well-equipped for longer stays, including mentions of a full kitchen and comfortable couches. Sleep comfort is a recurring highlight, with guests calling out the bed and pillows. One noted limitation is that cooling may rely on a single small window A/C unit serving both upstairs and downstairs.
Location & Nearby Outdoors
The property is located at 1022 S Hunter Creek Dr, Payson, AZ 85541, positioning it for Mogollon Rim country and nearby lakes and trailheads. Outdoor points of interest include See Canyon Trailhead (~3.3 km), Mogollon Rim (~4.7 km), and Woods Canyon Lake / Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area (~7.0 km). Additional nearby options include Tonto Creek Waterfall (~6.5 km), Horton Springs (~7.7 km), and multiple Rim-area lakes such as Bear Canyon Lake (~10.7 km), Willow Springs Lake (~12.5 km), and Knoll Lake (~15.0 km).
Best for
This property is well-suited to travelers who want a cabin base for Rim Country hiking, lakes, and scenic day trips, with quick access to sites like See Canyon Trailhead and Mogollon Rim. It also fits guests who prioritize comfort and a more home-like setup, as reviews mention very comfortable beds and a full kitchen. Pet-friendly stays are suggested by guest experience, but specific pet policies are not documented.
Travel tips
If you’re planning to explore, map out key outdoor stops in advance: See Canyon Trailhead is closest (about 3.3 km), while Woods Canyon Lake and its recreation area are roughly 7.0 km away. Cabin cooling may be limited in some units (one review mentions a single small window A/C serving multiple levels), so consider this when packing and planning for warmer weather. With many nearby lakes and viewpoints spread across the Rim area, having your own vehicle will make day trips much easier (on-site parking details are not documented).
What guests say
Guests consistently describe the cabins as very clean and extremely comfortable, with sleep quality (beds and pillows) frequently praised. Reviews also highlight a welcoming, friendly staff/caretaker presence and reasonable pricing. Several guests appreciate the cabin’s practical, home-like setup, including mentions of a full kitchen and comfortable seating. A potential drawback noted is limited cooling in at least one cabin configuration, where a single small window A/C unit is expected to cool multiple levels.
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