We love the Portal CCC HOUSE. Cave Creek hiking is great! The stars fantastic! However we HATE the packrats that moved in before we got there. We expected the usual remote, old cabin creatures. Unfortunately, their copious turds were in every drawer, over all plates and utensils, in the stove drawer, and behind the refrigerator. They had a comfy nest in one of the upper cupboards. They had freely peed along every wall in every room. We cleaned and bleached every surface. We thought we had conquered the resident wildlife….. Until they brought in their friends for a night party, banging the metal pans and cookie sheets. As they loped along the floor, we saw they were fat, furry, and larger than a size 8.5 fist. They even stopped to gaze at us as if WE were the intruders. We cleaned and stowed all our stuff in the car and left.

We love the Portal CCC HOUSE. Cave Creek hiking is great! The stars fantastic! However we HATE the packrats that moved in before we got there. We expected the usual remote, old cabin creatures. Unfortunately, their copious turds were in every drawer, over all plates and utensils, in the stove drawer, and behind the refrigerator. They had a comfy nest in one of the upper cupboards. They had freely peed along every wall in every room. We cleaned and bleached every surface. We thought we had conquered the resident wildlife….. Until they brought in their friends for a night party, banging the metal pans and cookie sheets. As they loped along the floor, we saw they were fat, furry, and larger than a size 8.5 fist. They even stopped to gaze at us as if WE were the intruders. We cleaned and stowed all our stuff in the car and left.

CCC Portal House is beautiful! Has everything you need for a solid stay. Cooking utensils, pans, some basic spices available. However, MICE PRESENT. lots of droppings everywhere and had to hide all food and trash in fridge. I’d much rather be camping outside… especially for the price.