We love the Portal CCC HOUSE. Cave Creek hiking is great! The stars fantastic! However we HATE the packrats that moved in before we got there. We expected the usual remote, old cabin creatures. Unfortunately, their copious turds were in every drawer, over all plates and utensils, in the stove drawer, and behind the refrigerator. They had a comfy nest in one of the upper cupboards. They had freely peed along every wall in every room. We cleaned and bleached every surface. We thought we had conquered the resident wildlife….. Until they brought in their friends for a night party, banging the metal pans and cookie sheets. As they loped along the floor, we saw they were fat, furry, and larger than a size 8.5 fist. They even stopped to gaze at us as if WE were the intruders. We cleaned and stowed all our stuff in the car and left.

We love the Portal CCC HOUSE. Cave Creek hiking is great! The stars fantastic! However we HATE the packrats that moved in before we got there. We expected the usual remote, old cabin creatures. Unfortunately, their copious turds were in every drawer, over all plates and utensils, in the stove drawer, and behind the refrigerator. They had a comfy nest in one of the upper cupboards. They had freely peed along every wall in every room. We cleaned and bleached every surface. We thought we had conquered the resident wildlife….. Until they brought in their friends for a night party, banging the metal pans and cookie sheets. As they loped along the floor, we saw they were fat, furry, and larger than a size 8.5 fist. They even stopped to gaze at us as if WE were the intruders. We cleaned and stowed all our stuff in the car and left.

CCC Portal House is beautiful! Has everything you need for a solid stay. Cooking utensils, pans, some basic spices available. However, MICE PRESENT. lots of droppings everywhere and had to hide all food and trash in fridge. I’d much rather be camping outside… especially for the price.

CCC Portal House is beautiful! Has everything you need for a solid stay. Cooking utensils, pans, some basic spices available. However, MICE PRESENT. lots of droppings everywhere and had to hide all food and trash in fridge. I’d much rather be camping outside… especially for the price.

Cabin nice and clean. Bbq was out of service. Be aware there is no couch or chairs other than 4 dining table chairs. There were two rvs parked close by the cabin. Great location, pretty. Busy road during daylight hours.

Cabin nice and clean. Bbq was out of service. Be aware there is no couch or chairs other than 4 dining table chairs. There were two rvs parked close by the cabin. Great location, pretty. Busy road during daylight hours.

Very clean and beautiful setting. Main complaints were smoke alarms were taken out and on bedroom closest to front door did not have power. Checked circuit brakers but could not get to work

Very clean and beautiful setting. Main complaints were smoke alarms were taken out and on bedroom closest to front door did not have power. Checked circuit brakers but could not get to work

This area of the Chiricahua Mountains is fantastic. Be sure to pack your hiking boots! The cabin was comfortable and clean. Only 2 issues: there was no electricity in the front room (ceiling light and outlets), however the wall heater worked. And, as mentioned by an earlier review, the outside grill is not operational.

This area of the Chiricahua Mountains is fantastic. Be sure to pack your hiking boots! The cabin was comfortable and clean. Only 2 issues: there was no electricity in the front room (ceiling light and outlets), however the wall heater worked. And, as mentioned by an earlier review, the outside grill is not operational.