Sycamore Cabin

Extremely happy with our stay. Pros: Really clean inside and outside, random extra stuff around the house, good size yard, nice bathroom, plenty of room inside the cabin for all 5 (2 adults and 3 kids under 9) of us, fridge/oven/stove/sink worked great, and ZERO cell service (T-Mobile/Verizon). We read a lot of reviews before going to the cabin, so we brought our own sheets, pillows, toiletries, and kitchen stuff.
Cons: Playing "Is it a spider or a piece of string?" It was only a spider once. I saw how it's possible to get stuck if it rains enough. We will definitely be back.

Very relaxing and clean. Love that there is no TV and no Cell service.

This is probably the 10th time that I've stayed at Sycamore Cabin. It's like coming home to an old friend. I love to hike both of the Wildernesses nearby.
When you come, if you want a fire (and if it's below 60 degrees, have a fire!) bring wood and paper to start it with. You can gather wood but it's pretty picked over. Yes, there's a working furnace, and a fire is always the best. You CAN NOT cook a pot of beans on the wood stove - it's not designed for that.
Also, if you're a foodie bring any specialized cooking tools that you'll need. The kitchen is stocked but it's pretty basic. (My kid yelled "NO ZESTER!") Other those 2 things that a Princess like me wants, it's perfect.

The cabin and bathroom were pretty clean, the heat worked well, but I do wish instead of 1 queen and 4 bunk beds there was a 2nd queen. Great experience, I just wish the sleeping setup was better for 2 families.

This was our 5th time at the cabin. It was just how we remembered it. Great get away from city life.

On arrival, door was unlocked and lights on inside. With trepidation we entered the cabin. The entire premises was filthy. Sign posted in kitchen states that the cabin is cleaned weekly. Kitchen and bathroom sinks were dirty. Toilet had feces on the bowl and under the seat. Refrigerator was dirty. All floors were dirty. Chunks of bacon under the kitchen table. Windows were grossly filthy, the sills were dirty and had dead bugs on them. Between the windows and screens
the spider webs, bugs and dirt obscured our view. There were cobwebs in almost corner of each room. The mattress covers on two bunks were soiled with what appeared to be menstrual blood. No serving bowls. The fry pan had a nonstick coating that was deeply scratched and chipped. I would not have used it. Kitchen floor had many chipped and loose tiles. The floor was quite dirty. I had been recovering from neck surgery and was hoping to have restful exploration. Instead my husband and I cleaned. I tried to reach the Ranger. Due to a total lack of cell service in the vicinity, we drove over 10 minutes down the very bumpy road to attempt to speak with someone. We were given one free night stay for our troubles. One of the green pillars (holding up the roof) fell down into the garden. We did not receive a fair refund in exchange for the many hours of labor we spent on cleaning. If this were an AirBnB the rental would not survive.

Do not drive a sedan to the property unless vehicle is suitable for off-roading.

Always enjoy our time at the cabin.

Love the location in the middle of nowhere. If we had neighbors, they went unseen and unheard. We literally saw no other people during our stay. My only complaint is the a/c couldn't keep up with the Arizona daytime heat. But, that was expected. We opened windows and brought fans. Bird activity around the cabin was constant, varied and entertaining. At night bats took over the sky. The bat roost must have been nearby as they filled the sky before sunset.

The cabin was clean and tidy when we arrived and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Love the seclusion of this location and particularly the stream behind the cabin. Fenced yard works great for the dogs.

I’ve stayed at the Sycamore Cabin on three occasions and love this place. In the spring when the weather is warm, the shade trees and creek make for a cool, relaxing experience. And it’s so peaceful and quiet.