Portal Bunkhouse

This is a perfect place to getaway and disconnect. It’s pretty rustic so bring your comforts from home including chairs for the front patio.

Great location for access to birding and hiking Cave Creek and area. Quiet with no neighbors near by. So fun to sit out on porch (bring your own folding chairs) in the evenings, watch the procession of “bug eaters”, flycatchers, swifts, bats, nighthawks, then sounds of poor-wills and owls!
Comfortable and clean but remember to bring your own towels, and that you have to clean the place before you leave.
Only suggestion for manager is add some more lighting in the kitchen, over sink and stove would help.

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The cabin has a unique rustic feel and is comfortable. There are a couple of trails close by and plenty to do in the area.
I want to alert visitors that toilet paper, trash bags and trash pick up are not provided. One is expected to haul out their trash. There are several campgrounds close by that provide the services to campers, but not to the cabin. The main issue we had was the wood floors. They were absolutely filthy! I didn't mind sweeping and dust mopping the floors. However, even if I knew how to properly clean wood floors, I don't think guests should be expected to scrub floors. The broom, dust mop, rag mop, and toilet brush are all filthy and worn. They really need to be replaced.
Having said all that, we enjoyed the experience and will return for future stays.

Great little cabin. Beautiful views. We hiked and did the nature trails in the canyon. The canyon is spectacular. Although we are not birders, we definitely enjoyed the beautiful birds that were present. We even saw a "Tom" turkey with his 17 hen harem walk right in front of the cabin.
Only negative was the kitchen light was not working. Per the notes left in the cabin this light had been out for some time. We used a table lamp found in the bedroom to get us by.

The bunkhouse was nice. However the adjacent information hosts and the resulting visitors were distracting, with audible, long conversations, etc. Nice local hiking and views. Disappointed there was no outdoor firepit or ring. Pricey, considering the amenities a hotel offers versus the bunkhouse.

Overall, a nice stone cabin with character with outstanding views of the cliffs in the valley. Everything worked, fully useful and stocked kitchen. We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin the only issue was the dustiness of the place got our allergies going and had difficulty sleeping due to the allergies.

Nice little place.
Terrific canyon. Great stars.

The bunkhouse is old, quaint and comfortable. We enjoyed it. The surroundings and wildlife were outstanding! We will go back!

The facility was pretty good. During our winter visit, the baseboard heaters were hard to control and did not heat the cabin well. Other than that, the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom were all very functional for us. The setting is outstanding at the mouth of Cave Creek Canyon!