| this serene, seasonal lodge overlooking the salt river is 7 minutes' walk from saguaro lake, 2 miles from desert belle cruises and 4 miles from butcher jones recreation site. a free breakfast buffet is served in a rustic dining room that has a fireplace; other meals are available on request (fee). cozy cabins (no tvs) provide porches and free wi-fi. horseback riding is offered. some feature unique touches such as artwork, colorful accents and/or hand-painted oak furniture. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded cabins with 2 bedrooms add living rooms, microwaves and/or minifridges. there's an outdoor pool, as well as facilities for badminton, table tennis and volleyball
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 42 min
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