Cabins among tall pines in Pinetop-Lakeside

Area guide

Slow down in Pinetop-Lakeside.

Cool pines, quiet lakes and a small-town pace, a few hours from the Valley.

Getting here

Close enough for a weekend.

Pinetop-Lakeside sits at about 7,000 feet in Arizona’s White Mountains, cool and green when the Valley is at its hottest. The cabin is centrally located between Show Low and Pinetop, so restaurants, groceries and shops are all within a 10-minute drive.

~3 hrsPhoenix
~3 hrsPhoenix Sky Harbor Airport
~3 hrsScottsdale and Mesa
~2.5 hrsFlagstaff
~4 hrsTucson
~20 minShow Low Regional Airport

Approximate drive times. Mountain roads can be slower in winter, so check conditions before you go.

Things to do

Things to do, season by season.

Covered deck looking out over tall pines and blue sky

Cool air, long lake days.

When the Valley heats up, Pinetop stays green and mild. Most days start on the water and end on the patio.

  • Paddle Rainbow LakeTake the kayaks and paddleboard from the garage, three minutes to the water.
  • Hike and bike the pinesThe White Mountains Trail System has miles of forest trails close to the cabin.
  • Fish, golf and pickleballQuiet lakes for fishing, plus courses and courts around town.
  • Farmers markets and concertsSummer weekends bring local markets and outdoor music.
  • Evenings outsideDinner on the patio under the string lights, with the fire table glowing.

Right outside

Rainbow Lake

The cabin sits in a private gated community with direct lake access: follow the street down and you’re at the water in about three minutes. Grab the kayaks and paddleboard from the garage. The kayaks have trolleys to roll them down to the water.

  • Rainbow Lake3-min walk
  • Walk to the waterJust down the street
  • Show Low and PinetopWithin 10 min
  • Sunrise Park ResortAbout 30 miles

When you arrive

A welcome that feels personal

Jen and Ronda look after every stay themselves, with their favorite local spots ready for you and a few thoughtful surprises we’ll let you discover.

  • Printed guide to your stayIn the cabin
  • Restaurant and activity picksFrom Jen & Ronda
  • Café espresso barEvery morning
  • Keurig with K-CupsIn the kitchen
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There is only one Luxury By Rainbow Lake.

Summer weekends, ski season and holidays are the White Mountains’ busiest times, so the best dates are worth planning early.

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