Peterson Prairie Cabin

We had a wonderful time at the cabin. It was snug, comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed (including a refrigerator, which hadn't been clear from the web page). In fact, we had such a lovely time that we modeled our annual gingerbread house after the cabin--I'd include a picture here if I could!

We had a wonderful time at the cabin. It was snug, comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed (including a refrigerator, which hadn't been clear from the web page). In fact, we had such a lovely time that we modeled our annual gingerbread house after the cabin--I'd include a picture here if I could!

This is a well appointed cabin and conveniently located to lava fields, Goose Lake (although this particular lake is drying up), the ice caves, Trout Lake and BZ Corner (if you like to raft).

This is a well appointed cabin and conveniently located to lava fields, Goose Lake (although this particular lake is drying up), the ice caves, Trout Lake and BZ Corner (if you like to raft).

With just two wall-mounted propane lamps on the lower floor level, there is not all that much light in the cabin at night in late fall. A number of battery-powered lanterns were provided, however it might not be a bad idea to bring your own favorite lighting. The hallway propane lamp tended to be a bit difficult to light. The gas stove was fine, and the full-size gas refrigerator was excellent. There is no running water, but used water can be dumped into the kitchen sink to drain away outside. The bookcase has a number of nice adventure and children's books. The cabin is wired with electric lights, presumably usable if the house is plugged into a generator (bring your own). Mouse/rat bait was seen, although there was no sign of rodents. It is not clear how toxic the closed-up-during-the-winter cabin may be due to any inside use of insecticides (per your own sensitivities). No doubt a fabulous place to stay when the weather is nice and the windows can be left open.

There were definitely mice. Bring lots of wipes to sanitize the kitchen every morning. And bring some paper to start a fire. Otherwise everything was great. We would have brought snow if we had the ability. Crazy weather.

With just two wall-mounted propane lamps on the lower floor level, there is not all that much light in the cabin at night in late fall. A number of battery-powered lanterns were provided, however it might not be a bad idea to bring your own favorite lighting. The hallway propane lamp tended to be a bit difficult to light. The gas stove was fine, and the full-size gas refrigerator was excellent. There is no running water, but used water can be dumped into the kitchen sink to drain away outside. The bookcase has a number of nice adventure and children's books. The cabin is wired with electric lights, presumably usable if the house is plugged into a generator (bring your own). Mouse/rat bait was seen, although there was no sign of rodents. It is not clear how toxic the closed-up-during-the-winter cabin may be due to any inside use of insecticides (per your own sensitivities). No doubt a fabulous place to stay when the weather is nice and the windows can be left open.

There were definitely mice. Bring lots of wipes to sanitize the kitchen every morning. And bring some paper to start a fire. Otherwise everything was great. We would have brought snow if we had the ability. Crazy weather.

Everything was up to speed aside from the rodents. There were live rodents in the trash can when we arrived. In the middle of the night they were everywhere. I know it in the middle of nature but I would appreciate a rodent free stay. A credit for our stay, or a credit towards a different cabin would be a nice gesture. Thank you.

Everything was up to speed aside from the rodents. There were live rodents in the trash can when we arrived. In the middle of the night they were everywhere. I know it in the middle of nature but I would appreciate a rodent free stay. A credit for our stay, or a credit towards a different cabin would be a nice gesture. Thank you.