Horsethief Cabin

The Cabin was Perfect

My daughter and I took my wife for her birthday on 7-22-24, We were looking forward for a nice relaxing weekend at the Horsethief cabin to celebrate my wife's birthday, but what a disappointment that was.

First time writing a review, but I feel it is necessary to tell the condition of the cabin and maybe create an awareness, so everyone can contribute to take care of it for future tenants.

USFS mentioned in their web site that they don't provide maid service and the tenants are to clean after themselves before to leave the property, but I think that doesn't mean the rangers should not stop by now and then to check on the condition of the property before someone else's arrival.

Horse cabin will take you out of your comfort zone as it is if we don't take care of it. The mouse infestation is not a joke, we arrived at the cabin and first thing we see are rodents climbing all over the countertop, silver ware let on the sink, appliances, etc. The smell of the house was hideous, food left in the garbage can from who knows how long ago, microwave popcorn inside it, cobwebs everywhere and a mop that had created mold, box spring eaten on the side and rats nesting inside. We cleaned the house with Clorox, bleach, Lysol, etc, some of the products where at the cabin.

Getting dark, so we turned on the lights on and left the door open to refresh the house and prepare something to eat, 100s of mosquitoes had gotten inside and was almost impossible to eat. We covered the mattress with 2 covers and a sleeping bag because of the smell and covered our heads because mosquitos were everywhere. Every time we returned to the cabin, we could see mice droppings all over, so we cleaned some more to be able to use the place.

Always complain about how many things my wife brings in for camping, this time, totally worth it. She was not happy and I sure I'll be hearing this for a long, long time.

Hopefully you'll have a better story to tell and a much happier wife.
PS: Gorgeous Scenery

My daughter and I took my wife for her birthday on 7-22-24, We were looking forward for a nice relaxing weekend at the Horsethief cabin to celebrate my wife's birthday, but what a disappointment that was.

First time writing a review, but I feel it is necessary to tell the condition of the cabin and maybe create an awareness, so everyone can contribute to take care of it for future tenants.

USFS mentioned in their web site that they don't provide maid service and the tenants are to clean after themselves before to leave the property, but I think that doesn't mean the rangers should not stop by now and then to check on the condition of the property before someone else's arrival.

Horse cabin will take you out of your comfort zone as it is if we don't take care of it. The mouse infestation is not a joke, we arrived at the cabin and first thing we see are rodents climbing all over the countertop, silver ware let on the sink, appliances, etc. The smell of the house was hideous, food left in the garbage can from who knows how long ago, microwave popcorn inside it, cobwebs everywhere and a mop that had created mold, box spring eaten on the side and rats nesting inside. We cleaned the house with Clorox, bleach, Lysol, etc, some of the products where at the cabin.

Getting dark, so we turned on the lights on and left the door open to refresh the house and prepare something to eat, 100s of mosquitoes had gotten inside and was almost impossible to eat. We covered the mattress with 2 covers and a sleeping bag because of the smell and covered our heads because mosquitos were everywhere. Every time we returned to the cabin, we could see mice droppings all over, so we cleaned some more to be able to use the place.

Always complain about how many things my wife brings in for camping, this time, totally worth it. She was not happy and I sure I'll be hearing this for a long, long time.

Hopefully you'll have a better story to tell and a much happier wife.
PS: Gorgeous Scenery

It seemed this cabin had not been used in awhile. There were cob webs everywhere. There was no way to keep windows up we had to use serving utensils. There is a definite mouse problem. They came out at night. Keep all food and garbage secure. Scared the grandkids on the futon. They did not want to sleep there again. The main bedroom also showed signs of them eating away at box springs for nesting though we never saw them in the bedroom. Empty traps are left for you to set up which we did. Never caught one. Caught a very nice ranger who said they are aware and set trap under house as well. He said he would try to take care of webs etc. the kids overall had a great time exploring the lake and around camp

It seemed this cabin had not been used in awhile. There were cob webs everywhere. There was no way to keep windows up we had to use serving utensils. There is a definite mouse problem. They came out at night. Keep all food and garbage secure. Scared the grandkids on the futon. They did not want to sleep there again. The main bedroom also showed signs of them eating away at box springs for nesting though we never saw them in the bedroom. Empty traps are left for you to set up which we did. Never caught one. Caught a very nice ranger who said they are aware and set trap under house as well. He said he would try to take care of webs etc. the kids overall had a great time exploring the lake and around camp

Great location. A bit hard to get to, yet worth it. Could do without all the ORV's driving by as well.
Accommodations were nice for our family of six. Cabin could use more utensils-make sure you bring some. Next time, we'll bring extras to leave for the next visitors.

Great location. A bit hard to get to, yet worth it. Could do without all the ORV's driving by as well.
Accommodations were nice for our family of six. Cabin could use more utensils-make sure you bring some. Next time, we'll bring extras to leave for the next visitors.

Another wonderful stay!! My fiancé and two daughters and I fit comfortably and the location is IDEAL. I can’t recommend it enough.

Another wonderful stay!! My fiancé and two daughters and I fit comfortably and the location is IDEAL. I can’t recommend it enough.