Picnic Table at the Lake below the cabin
Looking South at the cabin from above
Deck view of Lake from Cabin
Woods Cabin Corner View
Western Half of Great Room

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About Woods Cabin

Woods Cabin offers a unique chance to camp in the forest, in a rustic, old-time setting, while enjoying all the summer and winter activities that are available from the shore of scenic Lake Como. The cabin provides a comfortable experience and spectacular views, with its large windows and decks overlooking the lake and nearby mountain peaks. It also provides access to the lake and a nearby beach and gives visitors access to a myriad of trails and open spaces. IMPORTANT WINTER RENTAL INFORMATION: Woods Cabin is available for rent in the winter and provides a great basecamp for numerous outdoor winter recreation activities. To ensure your stay is enjoyable, there are a few things to note when renting the cabin during the winter. The road to the cabin is NOT maintained during the winter months, so depending on weather conditions, you may or may not be able to drive to the Woods Cabin parking lot. The gate is closed on the access road to Woods Cabin for public safety so that visitors do not drive down to the cabin and get stuck or slide into the cabin. The county road, however, to the boat launch (located on the south side of Lake Como) is maintained. Visitors can park at the boat launch and walk, ski, or snowshoe across the dam and up to Woods Cabin, which is approximately ¾ mile. Be prepared to haul your gear into the cabin via sled or backpacks. There is no drinking water available this time of year, so please bring your own drinking water. Firewood is provided at the cabin but it may need to be split. A splitting maul is also provided. Please be aware of rapidly changing weather conditions and always use caution and be prepared when recreating in winter conditions.

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001, Loop: AREA WOODS CABIN

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  • 15 guests

Site Details

Up to 15 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Pull-Through
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Reviews (83)

What Guests Are Saying

Woods Cabin offers a beautiful location with stunning views and spacious accommodations, making it a favorite among families who return annually. While there are issues with mice and some heating challenges, the cabin is well-stocked and clean, providing a cozy atmosphere for winter stays. Despite some privacy concerns and the presence of rodents, guests express a strong desire to return and enjoy the cabin's charm.

Review Summary

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Jody P

Verified

September 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WOODS CABIN

5

Amazing place. My daughter and I stayed for a couple nights. Didn't see any mice. We did clean up a half dozen dried up slamanders that didn't fair so well once they snuck in. Oh, and it's seed bug season, so lots of those. Fun little side quest though lol. You feel like you're out there all by yourself because of how the cabin is situated. I only saw a couple of folks wander by all weekend.

TONS of firewood and plenty of gas for the built in lanterns. Water was still on when we were there. Check with the ranger station to see.

Gets pretty dark in there even with the lanterns lit, so bring lighting. Mattresses are just camp pads, so I doubled them up and slept pretty good.

Will stay again.

Lance W

Verified

July 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WOODS CABIN

4

This cabin is awesome. We have been renting this annually as a family for several years. It's fantastic.
This year, the only down side was the number of mice. Lots of them. Sometimes we would be sitting in the living room in the evening and could see 3 at a time. We could usually see one at any given time. It'd be great to get some traps out because the mice are everywhere.
But man, this is a cool place. Thanks for allowing us to rent it!

Scott M

Verified

July 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WOODS CABIN

5

Best deck view ever! We had a super great time at a beautiful area. The biggest issue was mice, we killed 17 in traps. Like a lot of these cabins, there is space under doors, I really wish they would go in and add weather stripping to the bottom of doors so mice can't come in so easily.

Chantilly A

Verified

April 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WOODS CABIN

4

The location was beautiful! We slept in the main living area between the two fireplaces. The rooms were still very cold in March and the heat doesn’t have a way to circulate down the hallway and into the rooms. I’d expect they are warm only in the summer months. We saw no mice, but still kept all food stored away. Please be kind and leave the place better than you found it. Note: the walk down the driveway during winter months is not too far of a walk, but is steep, if you are car camping. Bring a wagon and expect a good workout. Our code did not work for the code on the gate. Also, don’t park in front of the gate. There are four parking spaces very close. The pit toilet was very clean and had no smell while we were there. There was a solar light inside that worked at night.

Chantilly A

Verified

April 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WOODS CABIN

4

The location was beautiful! We slept in the main living area between the two fireplaces. The rooms were still very cold in March and the heat doesn’t have a way to circulate down the hallway and into the rooms. I’d expect they are warm only in the summer months. We saw no mice, but still kept all food stored away. Please be kind and leave the place better than you found it. Note: the walk down the driveway during winter months is not too far of a walk, but is steep, if you are car camping. Bring a wagon and expect a good workout. Our code did not work for the code on the gate. Also, don’t park in front of the gate. There are four parking spaces very close. The pit toilet was very clean and had no smell while we were there. There was a solar light inside that worked at night.

Anna B

Verified

February 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WOODS CABIN

5

Beautiful cabin, no snow this year, so easy to park but no xc skiing around the lake. Very hard to heat in the winter but it's possible, you'll need to go through 8-12 pieces of wood per hour to keep it warm. You'll want to get the stoves ripping asap. Expect the fires to go out overnight a couple times - bring very warm sleeping stuff. Cabin provides wood, be ready to split! Bring an extra splitting maul so you can have 2 people going at once. No sign of rodents during our stay. Lake was frozen over so we got to skate a bit.

Anna B

Verified

February 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WOODS CABIN

5

Beautiful cabin, no snow this year, so easy to park but no xc skiing around the lake. Very hard to heat in the winter but it's possible, you'll need to go through 8-12 pieces of wood per hour to keep it warm. You'll want to get the stoves ripping asap. Expect the fires to go out overnight a couple times - bring very warm sleeping stuff. Cabin provides wood, be ready to split! Bring an extra splitting maul so you can have 2 people going at once. No sign of rodents during our stay. Lake was frozen over so we got to skate a bit.

Kimberly K

Verified

January 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WOODS CABIN

5

The best the best the best that's all I can say.

Kimberly K

Verified

January 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WOODS CABIN

5

The best the best the best that's all I can say.

Arizona D

Verified

December 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA WOODS CABIN

5

Loved our stay here. Roomy cabin with a great view of the lake!

Location & Directions for Woods Cabin

P.O. Box 388, Darby, MT 59829 United States

Elevation: 1,301 ft

Getting There

From Darby, Montana, continue north on Highway 93 for 4 mi. Turn west onto County Road 82/Lake Como Road. Follow signs to the Lake Como National Recreation Area and continue past the swimming area, to a gate at the third lot. Maps of the area can ...

Nearest town

Darby, MT - 8 mi

About 13 min to downtown

Highway access

Woods Cabin is accessible via Highway 93, located approximately 4 miles south in Darby, Montana.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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