Cummings Cabin

My wife and I had the most relaxing & enjoyable visit to the cabin last week. Having an outdoor firepit and indoor wood burning fireplace was wonderful. We got to cook over the fire outside then bring dinner inside to eat by the fire. The propane lanterns are such a cool reminder of the past (minus the propane of course). But it still felt very pioneer day to use the mantles. We appreciated the lack of cell service. DIdn't reach for the phone except for a few photos. It is wonderful to disconnect once in a while. The woodshed is fully stocked and still standing thanks to the efforts of the forest service. Even the local crew swung by to test the well water while we were there. It was great having the window shutters because it helped hold in the heat overnight. The double bed mattress in the front room was comfortable and per the usual we had our own sheets, pillows, and blankets. A big plus that the kitchen has a giant pot so we could heat water on the wood stove overnight. Kept the air from getting too dry.
We will be back for sure!

Well stocked, maintained and clean cabin. Entry door threshold plate is loose so you have to force the door open. Water from the hand pump was slightly colored, recommend you bring your own water when staying. The cabin had a new splitting maul that worked out well. Only saw one mouse during our time there.

No issues driving in snow in mid November. Cabin and outhouse were clean and well stocked. Compared to other cabins I have rented, this one has all the amenities (propane stove, lights, dry sink set up, water pump) and is a short drive from Lincoln so is less of an adventure but makes the time there more relaxing. Would recommend as a getaway any time of the year.

Nice place, and large-ish cabin with good sized and comfortable beds.
The pump is junk: we had to get water from the park in Lincoln.
Was nice to have plenty of screened windows for air flow, though heat from the stove in the kitchen area tends to move right into the rest of the cabin.
People at the private cabin only 200 yards away were shooting right by it, making us fairly nervous, especially since when I then drove by there to see what was going on there were alcoholic beverages being consumed while shooting.

Very nice locations. Someone used the plastic bucket for coals and melted it. Then they threw it in the bushes. So no mopping of the floor. We didn't use the lights or stove (oven was especially dirty inside). We didn't see any mice but there were some droppings.
We would definitely stay again.

We walked into cabin right after about 15" of new snow. It would have been a great experience if not for the people who stayed their prior to us. There were beer cans left, and spent ammunition all over (of which we picked up). Then the most disturbing part was them not using the outhouse conveniently located about 15 steps away. This pretty much ruined the experience of clean, pure snowfall all around! Because of the snow we had limited access, tried to snow shoe but it was even too deep to get far - but it was a lovely blue bird day.

Old rustic cabin. Great location.

Fantastic location. Great skiing out the backdoor, just head east. Plenty of Firewood. Well stocked but could use topping off. Cabin wish list, forks (only one) some soup bowls and a decent sharp knife.

Great spot, short walk from parking area and only an hour from Helena! 1.5 miles from Hwy 200 to the cabin parking area and another 500' from the parking area to hike to the cabin gate. Sled located at the cabin for hauling. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE TO CABIN IN WINTER!!! Lots of cabin log entries that highlight vehicles getting stuck/stranded on the jeep track road leading to the cabin, so please get out and Walk. Tight cabin located near a small stream with good dark skies for star, planet and celestial observers. Cabin is well equipped with cooking pots, pans and a propane stove. I would recommend bringing the following items: silverware (very few forks onsite), matches, toilet paper, hot pads - if cooking on the wood stove and LED lanters/headlamps for lighting inside cabin. Propane lanterns put out almost no light in the kitchen or back bedroom. Large shudders keep out lots of light, open during the day and close em' at night! The splitting maul in the woodshed is about to lose it's handle. There is a Pulaski that works as well for backup. The water coming out of the pump was brackish but potable. Private road about 500 yards past cabin parking area so not much public land access other than hiking East of cabin, out past the woodshed. There are a few jeep track roads to hike along. Good amount of snow on the ground during our stay. Saw lots of tracks a few birds, squirrels and other critters out n about. Used both the back bedrooms fireplace and the main wood stove..it gets HOT. Best to build up a fire and then stock the wood stove and shut the door...back fireplace is open so it burns hot but does not keep heat in the bedrooms all that well. Fun spot, hope to be back and spend more time hiking around next time. Ciao.

Quiet, relaxing, near a creek, propane kitchen stove, comfy beds, games, puzzles and spacious! Everything that we were looking for. We'll hope to stay here again!!!