Whispering Pines Resort

This review is long overdue. We stayed here in October of 2017. The cabin was clean and had everything you would need already stocked minus the food. After we arrived and unpacked we made a quick trip to nearby grocery store were we bought everything we needed for a weekend. We actually even ran into the owners at the grocery store. They are very friendly and always make it clear that if you need anything to ask them and they will provide. The cabins are far enough from the main road that you aren't bothered from the small town traffic noise and spaced out enough that you feel like its just you and your cabin in the middle of the woods. We stayed at one of their pet friendly cabins and I brought along with me my German Shepherd.We already are planning on returning this year in fall/winter time with a couple of friends, can't wait!

The rental that we stayed at here was just ok. We got the hot tub inside but I wouldn't go in it. Place was run down and seemed very much like a rental. There was a dual fireplace that you could enjoy from inside the fam room or the bedroom. It was the only heat in the place but it worked out ok.

Came up from Phoenix for a couple days. Stayed in Cabin 37. One bedroom with a fireplace between the bedroom and living room. Lucky to get a little snow. The cabin was perfect. Kitchen etc. Nice shower. My wife and I loved it. The best diner next door called Darbi's. Pinetop is beautiful. Come up for the snow. Lion's Den. Great Bar. Charley Clark's. Nice prime Rib.

This was our first time up in the white mountains. We saw the reviews and wanted a get away for a couple days. It was so nice to have it so cool at night and morning. And the cabin was very clean Nothing fancy. We sat outside most of the time. No one ever came to disturb us. The only thing I would change is the chairs on the deck. They are small and wobbly. I say in them but if you were bigger they wouldn't work for you. My husband went out to buy a chair. If you are looking for simple and quiet and a very clean place to be this is a nice option. Very scenic drive from Tucson. A very pleasant surprise.

We stayed in the Delux cabin # 38. We wanted the delux because it had been raining alot and was looking forward to the gas fireplace. We were told we couldn't use it because it heats up te cabin too much.I was cold in the morning and would of been nice to run it for a short time to get the chill off. They shouldn't charge extra if you can't use it.Also kitchen floor under the table was dirty. We're not staying here again.

Our weekend away at Whispering Pines was absolutely perfect - from the crisp air to the tall trees to the beautiful skies, we loved every minute of it. The cabin was a wonderful, clean, cozy space to unwind; the bed was very comfortable and large; and the kitchen was perfect for a home-cooked meal after sitting on the front porch. Checking in and out was very clear and easy, and the woman at the front desk (I sadly didn't catch her name) was kind and helpful! We also loved that Darbi's was walking distance, and the hiking trails near the property were also fantastic. The cabins at this property are also spaced far enough from each other that it felt more secluded, which was a huge plus - some of the other nearby properties looked more crowded. Can't wait to visit again!

There are a few things going for this place: weather in the evening - the air is clean and fresh, it's cool and quiet; water pressure in the shower; and water quality.To call this place a "resort" is a stretch. It is a bunch of cabins in between two roads. There is no grass, little pebbles cover the whole territory and make a crunchy noise as you walk; all you see are tree trunks. Cabins look nice from the outside, but quite disgusting on the inside. Floors are covered in a terrible shaggy brown carpet. There is a couch and an armchair that are made out of fabric that looks as if it were never cleaned (and it probably was not). To open a window, a guy that brought us to the cabin stepped on a couch and did not even dust off his footprint. Wooden cabinets in the kitchen do not close as they are covered in a thousand layers of lacquer. Kitchen table and benches were sticky from, probably, never drying layers of lacquer (no wiping/clanging helped). Refrigerator was missing shelves and could not be regulated so all our food, milk, water and sodas froze. An electric stove took forever to heat up and only 2 out of 4 burners were working. Bathroom was totally gross: cracked toilet seat and sink, tub with a rusty drain hole, a disgusting medicine cabinet. Towels were grayish and thin. Bedding seemed to be clean except for one of the beds that had a sheet covered in hair and jizz (a new sheet was provided by the office upon request, but we had to change it ourselves). A top of one bed was right under a widow curtain which made the bed unusable as no one wanted to sleep with their head under a curtain or with their legs hanging off the end of the bed or with a head in the hallway. The most horrible, however, were blankets. Naturally grey they had a brownish hue and I'm willing to bet a large sum of money that they have not been washed in months, maybe years, or maybe never. The bathroom was supposed to come stocked with facial tissue - did not have it; makeup removing wipes - 1 for 3 nights stay; bar of soap for the shower - 1 piece for 4 people, 3 nights stay; bar of soap for sink - 2 tiny bars. Glad we brought our own stuff. Outside garbage cans were not emptied until the end of our stay which was quite unpleasant. The last surprise was when before departure I was taking out kitchen garbage. Our garbage can had a huge burned through hole I knew nothing about as it had a garbage bag inside when we arrived. The edges of this hole caught on a full garbage bag and ripped it on a side as I pulled it out, spilling some of the contents. All interactions with staff by me or anyone from our group were less than pleasant. Asking for a sponge as the one in the room was quite gross, a roll of paper towels, or a garbage bag was met with a surprise as if those things are not supposed to be used. These interactions could have been avoided if we had an extra paper towel roll, a new sponge, and an extra garbage bag already in the cabin. We had a nice time sitting outside, but being inside was tough as every minute I wished I could levitate so I don't have to touch anything...

Immediately off the main road you get surrounded by woods and gravel road. The office is located right at the front so easy to identify. Loved that it had a u-turn off the entrance road and parking so you didn't have to worry about cars coming in or out. Water features and benches are available to sit at. Hummingbird feeders are located throughout the property and at the water features. Polite and friendly staff and clerks. They are knowledgeable and were able to make great recommendations for local food and sightseeing. The cabins were fresh, clean, and overall private. We stayed three nights and four days only saw the neighbors about 5 times. Everyone was friendly and courteous. Cabins are well maintained and if you have questions the front desk is always available to answer your questions. Overall the cabin atmosphere and porch were charming and home feeling, the couch and bed could have been a bit more comfortable. I will definitely stay here again and again!

Arrived looking forward to relaxing in a quaint cabin. Initially we thought this will be nice. Being told the office was open until 5 we started to settle in. We realized they had very limit wood for the fireplace and no matches to light it. I called the office at 3:30 with no answer and left a message. No one returned our call. Then we found there was no heat in the bathroom which was very cold. Had to RUSH taking a quick shower. Then we noticed some of the lights had burned out bulbs. Still waiting for a return call from the office. Very poor customer service, especially when paying over 200 a night. Next time I'll be looking elsewhere.

Stayed the weekend before Thanksgiving in Cabin 1 and it was great. The cabin was older but clean. Not spotless but well maintained and well kept up. The wood burning fireplace in our cabin was awesome. Location is great. The back of the property is a short walk to Woodland Lake Park with a good amount of easy hiking/walking trails. And there are a ton of great restaurants nearby. We had breakfast at Darbi's next door and it was great. We will definitely be back!