Timberlodge

Dorothy was very helpful and friendly even offering me rags if I wanted to wipe down my motorcycle. There was wifi but very slow in the room. Very inexpensive if you are just looking for place to sleep. Pillows are flat. Had a hard time finding a three prong outlet for my computer. Only one was in the bathroom above the sink. Had fridge in room and plenty of space outside if you had a pet.

Made a reservation, got to timber lodge, was going to check in found out cabins have no a/​c. It was in the 90’s so it was warm outside. So my husband said no thanks. As we were leaving I asked front desk lady if we should cancel reservation she said she we had no reservation. So we walked out and went down the road to a different motel which was cheaper and had a/​c! Got home and looked at bank balance seen they still charged us for a night stay. I recommend don’t stay here! I called and she said we didn’t cancel (even though we tried!) So save your money and get a/​c in your room somewhere else

Checked into timberlodge for 3 days. It was inexpensive but priced right. We got a king size bed room and it was actually pretty large. It had a small fridge and a table and chairs. Perfect for my husband, and our infant and toddler. We had free WiFi and requested a microwave. The room was clean but hot, the rooms do not have ac which we over looked. However we brought out own ac window until and it worked just fine .we were never too hot even in humid Temps during June .the property is really small, but it is surrounded by huge pine trees, there is a small picnic area centered on the property with a charcoal grill we used to make breakfast and dinner. We also brought our family dog which was an extra fee, that was expected .we were very annoyed the quest two doors down complained he was howling when we went out to dinner, so we had to cut that short, it was only 4pm and people should understand its pet friendly. that was no fault of the lodges though. The owners are very nice and housekeeping kept our room tidy. It’s true it isn’t anything fancy but we weren’t staying there for the room, we stood there because it was inexpensive and right in the middle of pinetop, close to lakeside park and little shops for anything we needed. The place is up for sale, I would hate to see the owners leave but would definitely stay there again, it was exactly what we expected and had no major problems.

Shoes stayed 3 nights, and will gladly stay again. Sure the place is dated and there was no Wi-​Fi, but my rate was great, the owners awesome. It was clean and well maintained. The place was built in the 60’s so you have to expect some issues. The towels were new but the rooms could use renovating. In due time. It’s a lot of work. I like to see well maintained landscaping and that could improve business. The little lobby is not conducive to just hanging out either. but I really liked the place. It was quiet. The rooms are big, king beds with a desk and a lounge chair, very spacious.

Not impressed. Beds are old, sheets are old, pillows are flat, room has a musky old smell and floors creek. Very unsatisfied and unable to get a refund after seeing the state of the rooms. Unable to contact management due to owner not answering phone. Don’t waste your money! Spend a little more to stay in a much nicer facility!

The people that run the place are extremely nice. We inquired ahead about high speed internet as it was needed for work. We were told yes we have it. We could only get internet if standing in the middle of the courtyard. When we told management they acted surprised which I know they have had complaints but it was too late
Place is old but very clean. Pillows are pancakes and sheets might be a 10 thread count. Remote control did not work. If you need a place to sleep only this is your place.

This is a real bargain place to stay in the area. We were there off season, and paid $ 10 extra for having a small dog, so the total rate was $ 69 plus tax. The sheets are thin enough to almost see through, the towels are small, the décor is – well its a stretch to call it décor – but it is spotless and the room was spacious, and surrounded by tall pine trees and buildings space apart across a large area only broken by the tall pines. There’s a kids playground and, as I mentioned, rooms where dogs are allowed. There was a fridge in the room and a coffeemaker but no microwave. We did not hear people through the walls in the rooms beside us although they may have heard our dog barking briefly to tell us someone had walked by outside.
The nice proprietor pointed us to a Woodland Lake park across the street on a road that goes past the Chevron station, and it was a delight. A lake with a one-​mile walk around the perimeter, picnic tables, etc.
No breakfast is served at Timberlodge, but you’re walking distance – and very short driving distance to dozens of restaurants.
P. S. We like hard beds, as long as they don’t sag in the middle, and these did not.

Ummm… not so much.
After reading all the reviews, I decided to check this place out on a recent visit up to Pinetop. Affordable and cozy? Works for me. Unfortunately, the reviews I read through made the place seem a little rosier than what I actually experienced.
First of all, the reviews don’t lie about the friendly woman who owns and runs the place. She was very helpful and kind. Unfortunately, by the look of the sign out front, it seems that she is trying to sell the place. That may explain the different experience I had at the Timberlodge.
First of all, price… yes the price is cheaper than a lot of the other options out there, but what I found wasn’t a good deal. With taxes I ended up paying slightly over $ 100 a night. I did have a kitchenette room (I’ll explain that further below) and brought my dog so that raised my price slightly, but I was still hoping to be under the $ 100 mark. Especially for the quality of the lodging.
And let me go ahead and explain that. I know that others confirmed that the place isn’t fancy. I agree, but the problem is that the place is not comfortable either. The beds are hard as rock and the walls are thinner than paper. I mean literally so freaking thin. I heard the entire conversation of the neighbors next to me, including their children waking up throughout the night and the dog barking in the early morning. And to top it all off, the battery in the smoke alarm died in the middle of the night. So yes, I was standing on a chair in the middle of the room removing the battery at 3am. It was the worst night of sleep I can remember in a long, long time. I couldn’t wait to get the hell out of there.
Like I said above, I decided to stay in a kitchenette room. I would not recommend paying the extra price. The sink and stove top are sketchy at best and I believe all the rooms have at least a mini fridge, if not a microwave too. I will agree with the other Unilocalers in the fact that the place is very clean and incredibly spacious. My room was huge and spotless. Unfortunately, the old fixtures aren’t all in prime condition. I had quite a few issues with my toilet during my one night stay and several light bulbs were out. Not to mention that the décor is absolutely hideous. I did enjoy that you can just drive right up to your room and park outside the door. There’s a quaint, forested courtyard in the center, but there are neighborhoods (including a few scattered trailers) behind the lodge. I was hoping to feel a little more secluded… like I was staying in a cabin or something. Not really the case.
All in all, if it weren’t for my horrible night of sleep (or lack-​there-​of), I wouldn’t hate this place. But for the quality of the rooms, the price isn’t really worth it (even if it is cheaper than others nearby). Ultimately, you get what you pay for and I paid way too much.

Stayed up here a few weeks ago for snowboarding. The facilities seemed nice and clean and for as cheap as it was $ 60 bucks a night, it’s not the fanciest hotel but it is comfortable. What makes this place 5 stars to me is the owner a wonderful Polish lady. We had leftovers, and while the rooms aren’t equipped with a microwave, the lady at the front desk took them and heated them up in her house for us (she lives apparently in the main building I would assume). She was very helpful and very nice. Definitely would stay here again next time were in Pinetop.

Overall experience: 4 stars
Price: 5 stars (About $ 138 for two nights (Friday and Saturday) during the summer in a King room for two people)
Room: 2 stars
Service: 4.5 stars
I must agree with Krista G. that the Timberlodge is not fancy. The rooms are stuck in the late 1980s — early 1990s, but the rooms are very well-​cared for and clean.
I rented the king-​size room without a kitchenette and it was huge. We had a coffee maker and a mini-​fridge, which was nice for keeping water bottles. The sheets were clean, the towels were nice and fluffy. No real complaints from me. Timberlodge provided way more than I was expecting for $ 59.99 + tax /​night.
The property is very pretty. Lots of tall pine trees and a little area in the courtyard with tables and a BBQ grill. Very nice for sitting outside when it is not raining.
Like Krista G., I did not spend much time at the lodge. Since it was summer, I went hiking on local trails and in nearby parks. The weather in Pinetop is wonderful during the summer (daytime highs of 76, cool nights at 54). I wish I had stopped by the front office before heading out on my hikes. The owner, Dorothy, has a binder full of trail maps, park information, and tips. She also gives great driving directions for those not familiar with the area.
If I go back to Pinetop, Timberlodge will be the place where I stay.

The Timberlodge is located in Pinetop, just 12 miles east of Show Low and 20 miles from Sunrise Ski Resort. If you’re looking for a place close to Sunrise that is inexpensive but clean, this is your place. We paid $ 70 for a room when the nearby Best Western wanted $ 109, and there is no minimum-​night stay (the cabin our friends usually stayed at wanted a 4-​night minimum). And I should note that this is premium holiday weekend pricing, since we were there over New Year’s.
Let’s face it — it’s not fancy. The décor is a bit 1980’s, the TV’s not a flatscreen, and the bathroom has linoleum instead of tile. But it feels clean and well-​cared for, and the rooms are actually quite spacious, with a vanity area/​kitchenette that is separate from the bathroom. All the basic rooms have a coffeemaker and fridge, and some have microwaves, too. They also have kitchenette rooms and suite rooms available. We had plenty enough space in our standard room for three families to hang out, with six of us sitting around a table and plenty of space. The rooms with double beds are a bit tighter on space, obviously, but, well, they have two beds in them what do you expect.
And honestly, most people who will want to stay there aren’t going to be hanging out in the room, they’ll be up at Sunrise enjoying the slopes. The Lodge has a charming cabin-​type feel on the outside and is just a minute or two drive from Krissi’s Ski and Board rental. There is a large parking lot in the back that can accommodate big trucks, although it’s a bit of a tight squeeze making the turn from the front of the building to the entrance for the back parking lot. Still do-​able though.
The proprietors, Tad and Dorothy, are nice people who have only one rule: no snowball fights (I guess one year someone threw some ice and broke out a car window).
In addition to the local phone number, they also have a toll-​free number:
(800) 522‑4463.
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