Welcome to The Shores at Rainbow Lake in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona

The Shores at Rainbow Lake is a quiet, exclusive, private, gated residential community in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona.  It is the most unique and beautiful community in the White Mountains. 
 
Situated in the largest Ponderosa Pine forest in the world, Pinetop-Lakeside offers visitors a cool alpine retreat in the heart of the White Mountains. Incorporated in 1984, the town of Pinetop-Lakeside sits at an elevation ranging from 6,700 to 7,200 feet. It is surrounded by the natural beauty of the White Mountains, the Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest, and the Fort Apache Reservation. Its year-round population of about 5,000 expands to more than 35,000 in the summer months, as the mountain opens to seasonal visitors.
 
Hiking, biking, skiing, horseback riding, hunting, and fishing are popular recreational activities; camping and picnic facilities are provided throughout the area, and the White Mountain Trail system provides over 180 miles of developed multi-use trails. There are over 40 lakes and hundreds of miles of streams for boaters and anglers to enjoy.
 
Founded in the early 1880’s by Mormon pioneers, Lakeside derived its name from the area’s lakes, while Pinetop was named for a saloon keeper who served the Fort Apache soldiers.  The two communities of Pinetop and Lakeside incorporated as one town in 1984.
 
Sunny skies and four classic seasons enhance a variety of activities. In winter, visitors can enjoy sledding or tobogganing, snow boarding, ice-fishing, and, of course, world-class downhill and cross-country skiing at the nearby Sunrise Park Resort.   Miles of groomed trails and first-rate facilities draw enthusiasts from around the world.
 
This site is designed to provide homeowners easy access to community information, provide information for visitors, and to give those interested in moving to our community a good feel for what life in Arizona's White Mountains can be. 
News & Announcements
Lawsuit update
Posted on Jun 3rd, 2022
The plaintiffs filed a motion for summary judgment and the HOA has filed a response and its own motion for summary judgment.  A hearing will be held July 18th to hear oral arguments.  The judge may rule in favor of either party, in which case the lawsuit will be over but an appeal would likely be filed. The judge may also deny both motions and determine that a trial is necessary. Watch your newsletters and this section of our website for updates.
Curbside Yard Debris Pick Up
Posted on Apr 6th, 2022
We are using curbside yard debris pick up instead of the large dumpster we used in previous years. The schedule is every Monday during May and June, then the first Monday of each month from July through November. This is for bagged pine needles, leaves, and other fine yard debris, not household waste or stumps or branches. On Sunday, put your bagged yard debris on your driveway next to the street. Your yard debris must be in bags and they cannot contain household trash.
2022 Social Events
Posted on Mar 8th, 2022
The Social Committee has announced its schedule for 2022.  Check out the Shores Calendar pages for the details for the Ladies Luncheons, Yard Sale, Annual Meeting and BBQ, Chili-Cook-off, etc!
Lawsuit filed
Posted on Feb 22nd, 2022
The owners of six rental houses in The Shores have filed a lawsuit in Navajo County Superior Court seeking to invalidate the Short Term Rental Restriction Amendment passed in February 2021 and which became effective on January 1st, 2022. The HOA has insurance to cover legal fees and our insurance company has appointed an attorney experienced in this type of case. It will most likely take 6 to 12 months to resolve in court. Watch here and in The Shores Newsletter for updates.
Short term rental CC&R amendment passes
Posted on Feb 26th, 2021
On Friday, February 26th, 2021, a CC&R amendment restricting rentals to a minimum of 30 days passed, and was signed and notarized. It becomes effective on January 1, 2022, allowing owners who rent their properties to honor rental commitments they have made during the succeeding 10 months. The process was long and, at times, contentious, but the community has made a decision. The board of directors hopes that everyone honors the decision and the community returns to the peaceful, friendly, private oasis we all want it to be.
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Real Estate - properties available and recent sales
Click here for a list of lots and homes for sale in The Shores as of June 16, 2022. PLEASE NOTE:  If you are selling your property here, make sure your realtor knows to say it is in The Shores at Rainbow Lake development and to list it in the local MLS, otherwise it will not appear in our list.  Click here for a list of the houses and lots sold in the last 12 months. Properties currently in escrow are not included.  Thanks to Lon Hoffman, a long-time Shores resident and realtor with Frank M Smith & Associates, for providing access to this information.
Local Resources
Click here to go to the Local Resources page.
Rules & Regulations
Click here to view or download The Shores Rules & Regulations
Rental Notification Form
Landlords are required to complete and submit a Rental Notification Form for each time their house is rented. Click here to download the form.
View or download public community documents
Click here go to the Shores community documents page
Rental Restriction CC&R Amendment
In the February, 2021, the owners of homes in The Shores at Rainbow Lake passed a CC&R amendment restricting short term rentals to a minimum of 30 days. The amendment took effect on January 1, 2022. In February, a group of 6 investors filed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the amendment. When the lawsuit is resolved, we will make an announcement.
What's happening in the White Mountains
Click here for the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce's White Mountain events calendar.
Photo Gallery
Click here to view pictures of the Shores and the White Mountains
Dining, shopping, lodging nearby
Click here to view the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce "What & Where" website page.
Suggestion box
If you have any suggestions for new content or functionality of The Shores at Rainbow Lake website, please send the board of directors an e-mail by clicking here.