Reviews for this site — CABIN1, Loop: MCKEEVER CABIN

4.5
(97 reviews)

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Marci B Verified
Stayed date
Apr 2022

We had a great stay once we got there. We had not been before and were snowshoeing in with packs and a sled. We were using the pin on Google maps and ended up hiking twice as far as we needed to. (don't rely on Google maps to get there even though you'll have service!) We thought we had plenty of daylight to get to the cabin but ended up not getting there until dusk. A 'cabin' sign marking the direction from the warm season parking area would be helpful. That said, we had a GREAT stay. It was beautiful and private. The cabin warmed up pretty quickly once we got the stove going and stayed warm during our stay. Appreciate all the work done to stock the place with wood. Thank you for providing these rustic places to get away with our dog and just decompress in nature. They are so valuable!

Marci B Verified
Stayed date
Apr 2022

We had a great stay once we got there. We had not been before and were snowshoeing in with packs and a sled. We were using the pin on Google maps and ended up hiking twice as far as we needed to. (don't rely on Google maps to get there even though you'll have service!) We thought we had plenty of daylight to get to the cabin but ended up not getting there until dusk. A 'cabin' sign marking the direction from the warm season parking area would be helpful. That said, we had a GREAT stay. It was beautiful and private. The cabin warmed up pretty quickly once we got the stove going and stayed warm during our stay. Appreciate all the work done to stock the place with wood. Thank you for providing these rustic places to get away with our dog and just decompress in nature. They are so valuable!

Natalie M Verified
Stayed date
Jan 2022

During the winter its about a mile long un groomed ski or snowshoe in and out. (If your not familiar with the area: Directions from the allocated parking lot are not clear, no map, just 2 small signs- one at the highway, one further in that point to "cabin") We had a enjoyable weekend there. Glad to have a place we could ski/stay with our dog. Of course we were there during the coldest weekend ever -18 to 10 degrees during our trip...it was a cold trip to the outhouse! Thankfully we stayed cozy inside with the woodstove (there was plenty of wood), enjoyed the wild birds, went on all 3 ski trails and skied out on McKeever Lake.

Natalie M Verified
Stayed date
Jan 2022

During the winter its about a mile long un groomed ski or snowshoe in and out. (If your not familiar with the area: Directions from the allocated parking lot are not clear, no map, just 2 small signs- one at the highway, one further in that point to "cabin") We had a enjoyable weekend there. Glad to have a place we could ski/stay with our dog. Of course we were there during the coldest weekend ever -18 to 10 degrees during our trip...it was a cold trip to the outhouse! Thankfully we stayed cozy inside with the woodstove (there was plenty of wood), enjoyed the wild birds, went on all 3 ski trails and skied out on McKeever Lake.

Denise Q Verified
Stayed date
Oct 2021

McKeever cabin was great. you can hear loons on the lake. the only negative was the bunks were Very hard to sleep on.maybe an air mattress on it would be more comfortable. the top bunk as you enter had a very bad smell .otherwise I would go again in a heartbeat.

Denise Q Verified
Stayed date
Oct 2021

McKeever cabin was great. you can hear loons on the lake. the only negative was the bunks were Very hard to sleep on.maybe an air mattress on it would be more comfortable. the top bunk as you enter had a very bad smell .otherwise I would go again in a heartbeat.

Steven A Verified
Stayed date
May 2021

We had a great stay overall. The walk back was a little hillier than we expected and I was glad we brought our WheelEEZ beach cart to haul gear back and forth. We beat the bugs in early May and had wet weather most of the time but it was still beautiful and our last day was sunny. We enjoyed cooking on the wood-burning stove and enjoyed the ranger visit and helped stack firewood in the shed. The outhouse is well ventilated at the top and bottom. I would imagine when bugs are bad this would make using the toilet a challenge at times. One major issue is the water pump. When we arrived on Sunday evening and went to get water for the pups I pumped a long time before gritty water came out. We had brought a camping jug with 5 gallons of water from home so that sufficed. I counted the number of pumps it took to get water on May 5, 2021 and hit 200 full pumps without a drop of water coming out. This to me is a major issue when one expects a decent source of drinking water. I failed to pack my water filter and will not make this mistake again when cabin camping. The ranger stated the water was tested every month and the grit wasn't an issue during the firewood delivery. I called the office upon returning home to let them know I could not get water out of the pump. Pack food and cooking items in totes, I think we use a 17-gallon tote. They fit under the bed's well and keep the mice out of food, and fit the beach cart well. Bring TP and a way to filter water and you should be all set to enjoy this beautiful cabin. No Verizon, which basically went dead just south of M28. We had a Bivy satellite communicator in case of emergency or if any family needed to get in contact with us.

Steven A Verified
Stayed date
May 2021

We had a great stay overall. The walk back was a little hillier than we expected and I was glad we brought our WheelEEZ beach cart to haul gear back and forth. We beat the bugs in early May and had wet weather most of the time but it was still beautiful and our last day was sunny. We enjoyed cooking on the wood-burning stove and enjoyed the ranger visit and helped stack firewood in the shed. The outhouse is well ventilated at the top and bottom. I would imagine when bugs are bad this would make using the toilet a challenge at times. One major issue is the water pump. When we arrived on Sunday evening and went to get water for the pups I pumped a long time before gritty water came out. We had brought a camping jug with 5 gallons of water from home so that sufficed. I counted the number of pumps it took to get water on May 5, 2021 and hit 200 full pumps without a drop of water coming out. This to me is a major issue when one expects a decent source of drinking water. I failed to pack my water filter and will not make this mistake again when cabin camping. The ranger stated the water was tested every month and the grit wasn't an issue during the firewood delivery. I called the office upon returning home to let them know I could not get water out of the pump. Pack food and cooking items in totes, I think we use a 17-gallon tote. They fit under the bed's well and keep the mice out of food, and fit the beach cart well. Bring TP and a way to filter water and you should be all set to enjoy this beautiful cabin. No Verizon, which basically went dead just south of M28. We had a Bivy satellite communicator in case of emergency or if any family needed to get in contact with us.

Charles E Verified
Stayed date
Feb 2021

wonderful cabin in the middle of the woods for those who love a more primitive setting, no electricity or running water, just a wood burning stove, out house and hand pump water well (well may not work in freezing weather). As primitive, patrons are consistent in leaving in good condition for next visitors to enjoy; cleaned and plenty of wood brought in

Charles E Verified
Stayed date
Feb 2021

wonderful cabin in the middle of the woods for those who love a more primitive setting, no electricity or running water, just a wood burning stove, out house and hand pump water well (well may not work in freezing weather). As primitive, patrons are consistent in leaving in good condition for next visitors to enjoy; cleaned and plenty of wood brought in