Reviews for this site β€” 001, Loop: AREA AMERICAN RIVER GUARD STATION

3.7
(41 reviews)

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Janelle D Verified
Stayed date
Apr 2026

Had a great time over Easter weekend. We somehow missed the fact that there was a refrigerator and microwave. For what you pay, you really do get a nice little slice of cabin character that feels like a collective home.

Courtney P Verified
Stayed date
Apr 2026

We love staying here! This was our second visit, and it was even cleaner and more accommodating than our previous stay. Someone has obviously been giving this cabin a little extra love -- and thank you to all the previous tenants who have also contributed to this. We had a wonderful visit with a touch of snow, stayed nice and warm, and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Thank you!

James Z Verified
Stayed date
Mar 2026

The cabin is cozy and relaxing. My family had a wonderful time. Going to make a yearly family tradition.

Jason M Verified
Stayed date
Dec 2025

This cabin was an awesome cabin. The Electricity made all the difference in the world. No mice. Very warm, especially when it starts snowing outside and it's 20 degrees out! It was a great hunting cabin Highly recommend this place!!

Courtney P Verified
Stayed date
Apr 2025

We had a wonderful time at this rustic cabin that kept us quite warm as the snow fell outside! It was tidy when we arrived -- thank you to those who stayed before us, and to the cabin's caretaker! We loved watching and listening to the river while our pups explored the surroundings, and tucked in for a quiet, restful, relaxing weekend. Nearby, we enjoyed driving+hiking up to a quiet, snow rimmed Bumping Lake and letting our dogs run in the snow. We hardly saw a soul the whole weekend. It was incredibly relaxing and we are so grateful for such a unique experience -- THANK YOU to our amazing forest service workers who look after these landscapes and these affordable ways to enjoy them. A few notes that may help others: It may be a winter issue, but electricity was inconsistent, with just the one outlet working and the stove/fridge not getting enough power to stay on for cooking or food storage. Fortunately, other reviewers had tipped us off, and we brought our propane stove, which was very easy to use with the picnic table outside, and just kept food in a cooler. We brought an axe, which was helpful for splitting the large logs in the *very* generously stocked woodpile. This helped us get a nice warm fire going and heating up the cabin quickly. The outhouse was absolutely fine, thanks to the slow, low-use season in which we visited. No rodent visitors (nor evidence of them) during our stay :).

Lauren B Verified
Stayed date
Apr 2024

We love this rustic cabin. This was our second visit and we will be back again.

Luis H Verified
Stayed date
Dec 2023

Muy lindo el lugar espectacular πŸ‘Œ 😍

Bill A Verified
Stayed date
Sep 2023

Our stay, there was excellent, very comfortable, very easy to set up. They sent out reminders and the codes. The staff was very courteous and helpful, this is probably our third stay there it’s been excellent each time will go back again an extra thank you. to all the staff.

Lauren B Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2023

This cabin was so fun for our family. We loved the rustic architecture, the location right on the river, and proximity to other outdoor activities. There are four single beds in the bare bones upstairs room. The main bedroom has a comfy full size bed and the living room has a pretty good queen sized futon. There are no linens provided so bring your own. The kitchen has some well-used basics like pots and pans, cutting boards, dishes and silverware. The lack of water was not an issue for us as we filled a 5 gallon container at home which we used over the sink. The overall vibe of this place is rustic, authentic and historical. It was a real treat and we will be back.

Earl G Verified
Stayed date
Mar 2023

We loved this cabin, the futon made a comfortable bed and they allow pets. We stayed here for my birthday enjoyed building wood fires in the stove and outside. We loved having a river in the cabins back yard. The hike to the old American Ridge ski lodge, was like a blast from the past, if you concentrated hard enough you could hear the murmurings of the past.