We spent three nights at the Bear Pond Cabin, and it was fantastic. The cabin was like staying at a beloved relative’s house. It was outfitted and decorated as you would your own home. The kitchen was spotless and well equipped. The master bedroom had a very comfortable king size bed with awesome sheets that were soft and warm. The big bedroom window had a great view of the trees in their autumn colors. The living room had very comfortable leather furniture and a switch-lighting gas fireplace. The bathrooms were very clean with good, high pressure and instant hot water. There was even a carved bear toilet paper holder, which counters the idea that a bear does you-know-what in the woods. Both the front and rear porches were great places to relax and have morning coffee. The fenced back yard had a fire pit with seating area and a propane grill.
The neighborhood is very quiet with mostly senior owner-residents. The community area was well kept with a tennis court, basketball court and a pond full of fish; I caught at least 40 on a fly rod in one afternoon; mostly small blue gill and one bass. For big trout fishing, Silver Creek is just 50 minutes to the east, 5 miles past Show Low.
Heber is a small population town located in a quiet, picturesque part of northern Arizona halfway between Payson and Show Low. The area is fairly flat with a lot of pine trees and open meadows. It’s not an exciting party place, but more suited for a relaxing get away from the heat and busy pace of Phoenix or Tucson. We would definitely like to stay here again.