Grumpy Toads Getaway
Your White Mountains escape from the Phoenix heat
The cabin people keep coming back to.
Grumpy Toads sits in Lakeside — deep in Arizona's White Mountains, where the elevation drops the summer temperature about 25 degrees and the pines make you forget you live in the desert.
Grumpy Toads backs right up to a seasonal creek, with Rainbow Lake and a private community pond just steps from the back door. You get the water views from inside the house — and the lake is close enough that you'll be on it within minutes of waking up. About 3 hours from Phoenix and the East Valley. Feels like a different world.
- 4 Bedrooms · 3 Baths · Sleeps 10
- White Mountains / Lakeside, AZ — Rainbow Lake
- Kayaks included — 2 adult, 2 child
- Steps to Rainbow Lake & a private community pond
- Backs a seasonal creek — water views from inside
- Fire pit — s'mores at sunset
- One pre-approved dog welcome ($175 pet fee)
- Lakeside, AZ — about 3 hrs from Phoenix & the East Valley, 6 min walk to marina
- 4.93 stars · 96 reviews · Airbnb Guest Favorite
See the Space
4 Bedrooms + Loft & Bunk Room · Sleeps 10
From the king master suite to the kids’ bunk room — everyone has their own space.
Bedroom 1 — Master Suite
King bed · Ensuite bath · Smart TV · Walk-in closet
Bedroom 2
Queen bed · Smart TV · Shared hall bath
Bedroom 3
Queen bed · Smart TV · Shared hall bath
Bedroom 4 / Office
Iron bed · Desk · Shared hall bath
Loft
75″ Smart TV · Chess table · Massage chair · PlayStation · Rainbow Lake views
Bunk Room
Twin-over-queen bunk · Twin trundle · Great for kids
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Everything You Need
Water & Outdoor
- Steps to Rainbow Lake
- Private community pond access
- Creek and lake views
- Kayaks included (2 adult, 2 child)
- Life vests provided
- Fire pit — s'mores ready
- Outdoor seating area
- 6-min walk to marina & bar-grill
- Hiking trails nearby
Indoor Spaces
- 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
- Sleeps 10 guests
- High-ceiling open living area
- Premium massage chair (zero-gravity)
- Full A/C & heat year-round
- Washer & dryer
- High-speed Wi-Fi (300 Mbps)
Kitchen
- Chef's kitchen — fully equipped
- Coffee, filters, salt, pepper stocked
- Dishwasher
- Full-size refrigerator
- Cooking essentials provided
Entertainment
- 75" Smart TV
- PlayStation
- Board games
- Premium massage chair
- Outdoor fire pit
Essentials
- Premium linens & towels
- Toiletries provided
- Free parking on premises
- Self check-in (smart lock)
- Professional cleaning
- One pre-approved dog welcome ($175 pet fee)
- Dedicated workspace
Location
- Lakeside, AZ — Rainbow Lake
- White Mountains elevation
- ~25°F cooler than Phoenix in summer
- About 3 hrs from the East Valley, 3.5 from Tucson
- 6 min walk to marina & bar
- Near Show Low, AZ
Lakeside, AZ — White Mountains
Grumpy Toads sits steps from Rainbow Lake in Lakeside — the heart of Arizona's White Mountains. About 3 hours from Phoenix and the East Valley, and about 25 degrees cooler in summer. The kind of place that makes you wonder why you don't come more often.
- Rainbow Lake Marina at Rainbow's End Resort — 6 min walk
- Tipsy Hippy Grill — 6 min walk
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
- Sunrise Ski Resort — 45 min
- Fishing — Rainbow Lake, Show Low Lake
- Show Low, AZ — 15 min
- Phoenix / East Valley — about 3 hrs
- Tucson — about 3.5 hrs
Planning around the area: Pinetop-Lakeside · Show Low · Greer · Winter Guide · Fishing · Golf
4.93 Stars · 96 Reviews
"We were very comfortable at Grumpy Toad's. We cooked several meals, slept great, and spent every afternoon on the kayaks. The fire pit at night was perfect. One of the nicest Airbnbs my family has stayed at."
"Tons of space, very clean, organized with plenty of towels. Fantastic location — we will be back! The high ceilings make it feel huge. Kids loved the kayaks and the massage chair was a bonus for the adults."
"The perfect escape from Phoenix. Woke up to birds and lake views, had coffee on the back porch, and didn't think about work once. Peter is a great host — responsive and genuinely cares about the experience."
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