Do you have Broadband Internet Access? Yes, we have a high speed internet connection with WI-Fi available in a limited number of cabins. We do not charge our guests extra for this costly service. Wi-Fi access may be limited to certain cabins and is not guaranteed.

Why should we pick Cabins On Strawberry Hill resort? First and foremost, we are the closest all-cabin resort to the valley. We are a one (Fountain Hills) to two hour (west valley) drive from most areas of the valley (holiday weekends expect it to take longer).  As a result, you will spend less time driving and more time enjoying our resort.  We also feel the elevation and location here are perfect for what most people desire.  If you are looking for a cool, affordable, relaxing, clean, fun and enjoyable place to spend your time, we have created the spot for you.  We hold our resort to higher standards than most cabin resorts.  We provide all the necessary items to make your getaway enjoyable.  For example our cabins are equipped with cooking ware (pots & pans, utensil, etc.), linens, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, TV, cable television and much more. “ In addition to the kitchen items mentioned above, a 22 quart electric roaster oven is available upon request for holiday meals.  Please keep in mind there are only a few and are provided on a first come first serve basis.”  We also provide unlimited wood for guests to burn in their wood stoves October through April (weather permitting). Guests are welcome to bring their own wood also. The resort does provide the wood for the gathering area as well. We feel this is a benefit to our guests as many of our competitors do not offer this very costly amenity. The resort also offers countless activities on the grounds for our guest to enjoy.

For more information check out our "What to Do" section.

Can we pick the Strawberries? YES! We have several hundred strawberry plants growing at the base of our terrace.  It is really a great joy to watch children pick a strawberry, wash it at the hose bib and eat it.  The plants produce strawberries all summer. The peak time to find them is June through early October. Wild berries are also found throughout the forest and generally ripen in August to early October.

Are your cabins brand new? The cabins were originally built in 1985, however we are constantly improving them.  We recently added a small air conditioner in case of a heat wave, new decks and siding, new carpeting, new shingles, new top-of-the-line Serta "5-Star" and "Luxury Suite" mattresses & box springs. We have also put new flooring, larger water heaters, new furniture, new TVs, new comforters, new cookware and many other seen and unseen upgrades to make your stay more enjoyable.

Where is Strawberry, Arizona? Strawberry is a one to two hour drive from most of the valley.  We are the closest all cabin resort to metro-Phoenix. The beautiful village of Strawberry is located at a perfect elevation of 6,100 feet halfway up the Mogollon Rim.  We are located approximately 17 miles north of Payson, 64 miles south of Flagstaff and 69 miles southwest of Winslow. Our driveway's GPS Coordinates are N34°24'39.4" W111°29'28.4" For specific directions please see our Directions and map web pages.

Why is 6,100 feet elevation perfect? Our elevation is perfect for a mild winter and a cool summer. The temperature in Strawberry is usually about 20° to 30° cooler than Phoenix.  This elevation is also considered perfect because most people do not develop uncomfortable symptoms due to oxygen deprivation.  Elevations above 7,000 feet commonly cause people to develop oxygen deficiency headaches.  Furthermore, we normally do not have the strong winds that frequently occur in places such as Heber/Overgard, Forest Lakes, Showlow, Pinetop and Flagstaff.  Above the rim the winter winds often last for days and even weeks.  Here at the resort, we have received snow showers starting as early as October and as late into the winter season as April.

Will there be snow/what is the temperature? Only mother nature currently answers that question. Go to www.weather.com and type in zip code 85544 for a professional's guess/estimate. That forecast is for the Village of Pine. We are about 600 feet higher in elevation than Pine, so we will be cooler by several degrees.  From late October through April, we frequently have snow here in Strawberry.  If not, you're likely to find some snow within a 15-minute drive of the resort.  We are the closest accommodations to Cinch Hook Sno-Park operated by the Coconino National Forest Service. Cinch Hook Sno-Park normally has plenty of snow during the winter.

Are there any restaurants or grocery stores close by? There are three restaurants within a five to ten minute walk from our resort.  Additional restaurants are a short drive away.  Please check our DINING web page for descriptions of the various restaurants.  We have tried them all so we can offer recommendations based on our personal experiences.  For groceries or general merchandise, the Ponderosa market and Shell convienice store are located in Pine (3 miles south.)

What does "housekeeping" mean? This simply means there is no daily housekeeping done by resort staff. We do not enter your cabin and make the beds on a daily basis. We do clean cabins and change bedding on a weekly basis if your stay is greater than one week (upon request).

How long does it take to get to the resort from Phoenix or Tucson? Phoenix is now a massively spread out city.  From the Fountain Hills area it is about an hour drive.  From most parts of west Phoenix it is about a two hour drive.  From Tucson, it takes about 4 hours to get here.  Please see our Directions and map web page for specifics on finding us.

What type of vegetation is around Strawberry?  There are wild strawberries (they now are very rare), blue berries, black berries, raspberries (abundant in fall) and more.  Here in northeast Strawberry we are mainly a Ponderosa Pine forest.  Around the cabins there are large deciduous trees that permit the sun to warm the cabins in the winter months.  Around and near our property you can see huge Ponderosa Pines, Emory Oaks, Gamble Oaks, Arizona Oaks, Juniper Pine, Pinon Pine, Manzanita brush and more native trees.  We also have an apple tree, cherry tree, two pear trees, three peach trees, two nectarine trees and two plum trees that produce delicious fruit in the fall.

What comes with the cabin? When our family stayed at resort cabins for weekend getaways/vacations, we felt they often did not supply what we expected.  As a result, after buying this resort, we have added the features we would expect. For example, each cabin contains chairs on the front deck as well as a picnic table and a charcoal grill on the back patio. In addition, there is a free standing wood stove fireplace, rocker/recliner chair, queen sofa sleeper and  25", 27” 32” or even 36” Cable TV in the living room, 4 to 6 bar stools and buffet bar, a double sink, 4-burner stovetop, microwave, coffee maker (w/filters), toaster, 10 or 12 cubic foot refrigerator, paper towels, dish soap, wash cloth, dish towel, salt, pepper, pots/pans (please bring oversized ones for groups of more than 4 people), plates, glasses, coffee mugs, silverware, spatula, barbecue grill brush and more. In addition to the kitchen items mentioned above, a 22 quart electric roaster oven is available upon request for holiday meals.  Please keep in mind there are only a few and are provided on a first come first serve basis.” The downstairs bedroom has a fan & electric heater, spare blanket, 2 spare pillows, bed w/headboard, top of the line Serta "Five Star" or "Luxury Suite" queen mattress and box springs.  The bathroom has Kleenex, tissue paper, several 1 ounce (larger size) bar soaps, disposable plastic cups, bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, bath mat, commode, combo shower/bath tub, mirror, outlet for shaver/dryer (please bring your own).  Outside each cabin is a picnic table and a charcoal barbecue grill.  We also have 4 gas grills positioned in pairs around the resort for shared use among the cabins.

What should we bring? Shampoo & a hair dryer.  In the summer, bring bathing suits and beach towels for swimming in the creeks.  In the winter, bring spare shoes and clothes because they tend to get wet when playing in the snow.  We have one spare blanket in the cabin, if anyone in your group is cold natured, you may wish to bring additional spare blankets (please do not take the blankets outside on the grass).  Our cabins are equipped with everything you need to make simple meals. The cabins do not have a conventional oven, however each cabin has a microwave oven. Often in the summer it does get chilly at night. We recommend that you bring a sweater or light water resistant jacket, short & long pants, a flashlight (great for a moonlight walk), sunscreen, water-shoes, good hiking shoes and your camera.

Do you have running water? Yes, we have a private well.  Our cabins are equipped with 30 gallon, 220v dual element fast heating hot water heaters.
 
Can I bring my dog?  Yes, small dogs (25 Lbs or less).  The dogs must be pre-approved when making the reservation.  We have a dog contract (click here to read it) that you must abide by. We do require a fee for dogs ($15 per night per dog). Because of the problems we are having with dog owners (not the dogs themselves), we are unfortunately considering banning dogs.  Please abide by the rules in the contract so that we may continue to welcome small dogs to our resort.
 
Are there any wild animals? On a daily basis squirrels, blue jays, woodpeckers, humming birds (summer), and other small wild animals are seen.  About every other week Javalina are seen. Most winters a hawk and bald eagle nest nearby.  About once every 3 to 5 years a bear is seen. We do have deer and elk that occasionally pass through the property too.  The best rule of thumb for any wild animal is to leave it alone and observe it from afar.  They are beautiful creatures that need to have their stress minimized by limiting human impact.  If you wish to track or see wildlife please see our wildlife web page.

How many cabins do you have and how close together are they? We have 14 cabins on over three acres here at our resort.  Our resort cabins are centrally located on our property and are spaced about 20 to 25 feet apart side-to-side (further apart than most cabin resorts).  Unlike many resorts, you will not arrive and find out you are in a duplex, triplex, or condo.  Our resort cabins are all individual cabins with no shared walls.

Are you on a creek or lake? No, we are not on a creek or lake, as all water is encompassed within the National forest. Strawberry Creek (an intermittent creek) is about 1000 feet away, during the snow melt and monsoon you can hear and see it run.  The quickest fishing to drive to is the East Verde River which is about a 15 minutes.  Fossil Creek is 10 miles west of us and Blue Ridge Reservoir is above the rim.  For specific fishing details please see our FISH web page.

Do you have fireplaces? Yes, each cabin has a wood stove fireplace where you can see the fire. Please Note - We provide unlimited wood from October through April (weather permitting). The wood stoves are the cabins main source of heat. In addition the cabin also comes with small electric space heaters.

Do you have TV's? Yes, every cabin has cable TV.   Half of our cabins have a 32” TV or larger screen.  But to be honest with you, most people do not spend much time here watching TV.
They come here to enjoy the fireplace or campfire and nature.

Do you have a kitchen? Yes.  It has a double sink, full size 4-burner stovetop, 10-12 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer, large worktop with bar stools, microwave, coffee maker and coffee (w/filters), silverware, glasses, dishes, pots and pans, utensils for simple meals (spaghetti, steak, etc). We sanitize all the kitchen items after each stay.  If you are cooking for a large group and need oversized pans, we do request that you bring them with you.  We supply dish soap, paper towels, dish towels, wash cloth, coffee filters and salt & pepper.   Please bring condiments you will need along with any special utensils.  One of the most commonly forgotten items is sugar and cream for your coffee.  Remember each resort cabin has its own charcoal grill on its back patio (please bring charcoal) and we have four gas grills located around the property for shared use among the resort cabins.
 
Can we check in early or out late? Often we can accommodate your request.  Our fees are posted on our rate sheet. It is subject to the availability for that specific day and we may not know until the day of or day before the requested variance.  Often we can adjust our housekeeping staffs' schedule to accommodate your request.  Occasionally we cannot accommodate the schedule change. Please do not be afraid to ask us.

Can we stay one night? Yes, but only on weekdays (some weekends permitted).  However, a $25 fee will be added to the cost of a one night stay durning the week (Sunday - Thursday).   Please do not be afraid to ask us if we can accommodate your needs.
 
Do you provide ice or drinking water?   The tap water here is very drinkable and has a good taste to it. It is high in calcium (good for your bones) but does not have that liquid concrete taste that most valley tap water has. In addition, each cabin has ice cube trays.

Do the cabins have phones? Our resort cabins do not.  However at the resort office there is a courtesy phone for your use.  Your cell phone usually will work from our resort (some guests say "unfortunately").  We do take emergency messages for our guests.  We normally do not answer our phone after office hours so that we may have family time uninterrupted.

Are you close to the Grand Canyon? We are less than 150 miles to the Grand Canyon. Because wildlife along the way limits the speed, it is about a two-and-a-half to three-hour drive. We recommend that you sleep at one of the hotels in Tusayan or at the South Rim so that you can relax there and see the spectacular sunrise and sunsets the canyon displays. I have taken relatives and we have had numerous guests who choose to stay here and make the trip to the canyon & back in one day. That is up to you.