Hamma Hamma Cabin

We had an amazing time at Hamma Hamma Cabin. It was disappointing that there was no potable water, and no working shower, but we made it work. The gas station just down the road had plenty of gallon jugs of water. It was wonderful to be out in the calm and quiet, and to have the convenience of the gas stove and a refrigerator. We will definitely try to book this cabin again!

Lock to lockbox looks like a keyed lock at first. The number dial is located on the bottom of the lock. It is in a dark shed and the numbers are TINY! Bring a light and magnifying tool/app or you will be sleeping outside.

A genuine old cabin. It was left neat, but:
Main bed is queen size and covered by a fabric mattress pad. Twin beds also covered by fabric pads. It’s not a hotel—don’t know when they are washed. Bring mattress covers to your standards and correctly sized bedding.
Lighting is by propane wall lamps, one per room, leaving dark corners. Mantles may not be intact/usable (as people tend to break them when lighting) and no extras are available onsite. Do not attempt to light a broken mantle. Bring your own lanterns and/or mantles, and know how to change them. Bring your own matches.
Bring plenty of potable water. There is no running water except for the flush toilet. Expect to sponge bathe and sport bedhead. Bring toilet paper. Do not flush wet wipes.
Kitchen is reasonably stocked. Bring your own washing up supplies and paper towels. Bring your own garbage bags and expect to pack out garbage. The oven has a sign that said it takes 5 minutes to heat, but frankly it’s in bad shape and I wouldn’t use it. Stove burners work well. There is a campfire pit and grill station out back.
Dishes may need rewashing before use.
There are some cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink, but quantities are low. To be safe, you may want to bring your own.
No electricity, so fabric covered couches and chairs are dusty.
No pets!
You may hear some animal friends in the walls or cupboards.

Nice 1.5 mile loop around the cabin goes to Hamma Hamma campground. Up the road a few miles is the very popular trail to Lena Lake, 3.5 miles each way.

Lock to lockbox looks like a keyed lock at first. The number dial is located on the bottom of the lock. It is in a dark shed and the numbers are TINY! Bring a light and magnifying tool/app or you will be sleeping outside.

A genuine old cabin. It was left neat, but:
Main bed is queen size and covered by a fabric mattress pad. Twin beds also covered by fabric pads. It’s not a hotel—don’t know when they are washed. Bring mattress covers to your standards and correctly sized bedding.
Lighting is by propane wall lamps, one per room, leaving dark corners. Mantles may not be intact/usable (as people tend to break them when lighting) and no extras are available onsite. Do not attempt to light a broken mantle. Bring your own lanterns and/or mantles, and know how to change them. Bring your own matches.
Bring plenty of potable water. There is no running water except for the flush toilet. Expect to sponge bathe and sport bedhead. Bring toilet paper. Do not flush wet wipes.
Kitchen is reasonably stocked. Bring your own washing up supplies and paper towels. Bring your own garbage bags and expect to pack out garbage. The oven has a sign that said it takes 5 minutes to heat, but frankly it’s in bad shape and I wouldn’t use it. Stove burners work well. There is a campfire pit and grill station out back.
Dishes may need rewashing before use.
There are some cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink, but quantities are low. To be safe, you may want to bring your own.
No electricity, so fabric covered couches and chairs are dusty.
No pets!
You may hear some animal friends in the walls or cupboards.

Nice 1.5 mile loop around the cabin goes to Hamma Hamma campground. Up the road a few miles is the very popular trail to Lena Lake, 3.5 miles each way.

Hamma Hamma Cabin is a sweet little spot situated in a beautiful area! The gas fireplace keeps the place toasty and the propane lamps leave you with enough light to enjoy the cabin. I would recommend bringing a lantern or another light for the living room which was too dark to enjoy without extra light. The water is not potable so we had to bring our own. This was not a problem for us but we did miss having a shower:)

Hamma Hamma Cabin is a sweet little spot situated in a beautiful area! The gas fireplace keeps the place toasty and the propane lamps leave you with enough light to enjoy the cabin. I would recommend bringing a lantern or another light for the living room which was too dark to enjoy without extra light. The water is not potable so we had to bring our own. This was not a problem for us but we did miss having a shower:)

Awesome lovely

Awesome lovely

We are grateful for our stay at Hamma Hamma Cabin, though we suggest prospective guests leave expectations at home.

The cabin stayed plenty warm in the chilly rain of mid-December. We enjoyed an hour-long walk through the forest. The cooking stove and lights and furnace and fridge worked well, and we found the pull-out futon to be very firm but suitable for a few nights’ stay.

The cabin did not appear to have been cleaned in months, as there was ample dust on every surface, open wrappers of partially-eaten candy left in the cupboards, and crumbs and melted cheese galore in the oven. Plus, we were not the only ones there - we shared space with a family of small forest mice who left droppings and ran around the perimeter of the rooms. We named the most visible one Jerry, though he drowned in the toilet our last night. RIP Jerry. We scrubbed-down the place thoroughly our first day to remove the dust and mouse urine, which helped reduce my partner’s runny nose and itchy eyes. We also noticed pick-up trucks barreling down the road beside the cabin and heard loud machinery or a generator nearby during the day, as if roadwork or construction was underway (though we could not locate where the noise was coming from). Privacy was an issue, because one day a gaggle of gawkers approached the cabin and took photos for ten minutes - with us inside.

I don’t think we’ll return soon, because the cabin felt neglected and the surrounding forest felt unhealthy, as if an ancient spirit resided there who did not welcome visitors.

We would return to the nearby Interrorem Cabin a few miles south near the Duckabush River (also offered by the US Forest Service), in which we stayed the previous December. Intorrorem was much less dusty, had no mice (but plenty of traps), the surrounding forest appeared much healthier and welcoming, and the coursing green-blue glacial river at the end of the trail adjoining the cabin was stunning.

We are grateful for our stay at Hamma Hamma Cabin, though we suggest prospective guests leave expectations at home.

The cabin stayed plenty warm in the chilly rain of mid-December. We enjoyed an hour-long walk through the forest. The cooking stove and lights and furnace and fridge worked well, and we found the pull-out futon to be very firm but suitable for a few nights’ stay.

The cabin did not appear to have been cleaned in months, as there was ample dust on every surface, open wrappers of partially-eaten candy left in the cupboards, and crumbs and melted cheese galore in the oven. Plus, we were not the only ones there - we shared space with a family of small forest mice who left droppings and ran around the perimeter of the rooms. We named the most visible one Jerry, though he drowned in the toilet our last night. RIP Jerry. We scrubbed-down the place thoroughly our first day to remove the dust and mouse urine, which helped reduce my partner’s runny nose and itchy eyes. We also noticed pick-up trucks barreling down the road beside the cabin and heard loud machinery or a generator nearby during the day, as if roadwork or construction was underway (though we could not locate where the noise was coming from). Privacy was an issue, because one day a gaggle of gawkers approached the cabin and took photos for ten minutes - with us inside.

I don’t think we’ll return soon, because the cabin felt neglected and the surrounding forest felt unhealthy, as if an ancient spirit resided there who did not welcome visitors.

We would return to the nearby Interrorem Cabin a few miles south near the Duckabush River (also offered by the US Forest Service), in which we stayed the previous December. Intorrorem was much less dusty, had no mice (but plenty of traps), the surrounding forest appeared much healthier and welcoming, and the coursing green-blue glacial river at the end of the trail adjoining the cabin was stunning.

We had a fantastic stay at the Hamma Hamma cabin. The location is secluded and gorgeous, and the short walk down to the water is perfect. The cabin's kitchen has everything you need to cook meals, and the propane lighting worked well for us. Do note that there are some rodents in the cabin, so you'll want to bring containers to keep all of your food safe.