Portal Bunkhouse

We had a very good time! That area is great for rock hounds. You can find a lot of finely layered metamorphic rocks, quartz, some volcanic minerals including obsidian, and stromatolites. There are more whitetail deer than you can shake a stick at. The stargazing is awesome when the sky is clear. However, there are a few things that could be improved about the Bunkhouse. The heaters are not adequate for cold weather. If you go in the winter, take plenty of warm blankets. There is a leak in the roof near the exterior door in the kitchen between the door and the window. There is not enough light in the kitchen, especially near the sink. The propane barbecue is in bad shape (heating element is rusting away) so we didn't try to use it. Some advice: Take more toilet paper and more food than you think you will need. Out of three cell phones (all on Verizon), only one was able to make and receive calls; very strange. WiFi was very spotty. We were lucky; the people staying there before us did a really good job of cleaning it up.

Great hiking trails right out the door. Lots of wildlife.

We loved this place. Such a beautiful view, and so quiet and peaceful throughout the day and into the evening. You are expected to bring your own linens, food, and any supplies. There are plenty of pots and pans for cooking, a full refrigerator with freezer. For us the bunkhouse was really clean, so thank you for the people who went before us and cleaned well! We tried to do the same for the next visitors.

The earlier comments about lighting and heat are true. We ended up bringing an additional lamp for the kitchen, and I was happy we did. We also brought an additional space heater, and I was glad we did. Because it was mid-December, it got down to 32 at night, and the the baseboard heaters built in would not have been enough - when we first arrived it was about 58F inside.

What a wonderful place! The hiking, wildlife and scenery is spectacular! The bunkhouse is steeped in history. I loved the old kitchen sink unit and original oak floors. Yes, they could use refinishing but bring your slippers and it's fine. The mattress was hard, but we always bring our air mattress so were very comfy. Upon leaving we drove through the Chiricahuas to the Natl Monument. This drive was beautiful but all dirt and not for everyone. and only a fair-weather drive. If peace and quiet is not for you, don't come here.

I feel like this cabin should be the namesake for the whole "rooms with a view" program it is part of. Stay here, not sure how it is when Portal is busy but it is amazing when no one else is in the town. It can get a little cold and you should bring an extra light for the kitchen but otherwise it's awesome!

Clean, cozy basecamp for Chiricahua adventure. Kitchen is pretty well stocked with pots, pans & utensils, although rustically illuminated. Grill has seen better days, but oven broiler works fine. We missed seeing some of the old Coronado Forest Service posters/maps that used to be here. Surprisingly good wi-fi reception in the bedroom (really).

The moon rose between the huge spires across the street as the twilight shone on the rocks. Beautiful.

Wonderful place to stay. Million dollar view from the front porch. So nice to be able to stay in with my dog right by the creek, forest and trails. Not fancy but comfortable and functional. Great to be able to cook a real dinner and have a shower after a day of hiking.

Wonderful stay at Portal Bunkhouse! We wondered about the two front doors. There were not two units. Half of the unit is the kitchen, with a full size fridge, oven, table with 4 chairs, & microwave. There were lots of dishes, utensils, pots & pans. The other side of the unit has the bedroom & bathroom. We were comfortable. Lots of great hiking in the area. Hiked up to Silver Peak on our last full day. A beautiful dark sky with lots of stars, shooting stars, and the milky way. Spectacular scenery all around.

Love this 1934 cabin in Cave Creek Canyon. The view from the porch was amazing. My husband and I loved the location so we could go exploring the Chiracahuas. The cabin needs some maintenance but we still enjoyed our stay. You can feel the history sitting in that little stone cabin watching the deer pass by.