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3.9
(18 reviews)

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Thomas H Verified
Stayed date
Feb 2022

We stayed here in October. Beautiful area, and beautiful grounds. We had a lot of fun outdoors exploring and hiking. There was enough wood and we were able to finally get the cabin heated up because it was freezing outside! We could not get a fire lighted outside for some reason- tried about ten times. The main issue I had with the place is that our group had 7 people and we were counting on being able to use the beds in the bunkhouse- but it was so dirty and full of rodent droppings (on the beds) that I didn't even want to try to clean it up. The wall is not completely closed to the elements either and it was freezing in there. So we ended up cramming into the main cabin and sharing and it was super tight. So don't plan on utilizing the bunkhouse imo. The cabin was also super filthy when we arrived, there's no way it had been cleaned in like a month. It was gross, we spent an hour cleaning it before we even could set any of our things down.

AJ T Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2021

This was an amazing experience. The drive to the guard station was beautiful and well signed. It was a cozy night stay. The solar was great for getting ready for bed - we didn't rely on it but it was nice to have. The propane stove was a luxury as was the water spout. Take the time to walk the property and explore the buildings. Wish I had more time to stay and explore the area. Don't forget to sign the guest book and read the entries from others! To stay in a piece of living history was awesome.

Seth H Verified
Stayed date
Feb 2021

Beautiful winter location. Well stocked with wood and the solar lights were a real treat. Clean. Good 4 burner propane stove. First mile of ski route in mid Feb. held little snow (wind blown), but we were still able to keep skis on the whole way

Jenni M Verified
Stayed date
Oct 2020

Cute cabin! The locked stocked wood storage shed with an axe in it out back leveled up our stay for sure. Nice not having to worry about being cold! The wood stove in combination with the cabin insulation was very effective to keep us warm through the night without having to keep the fire going. The futon doesn't latch open when in bed form. It folded down the middle a few times in a middle of the night. The first night that really bothered me. After giving into it the second night, and just sleeping in the middle fold, I slept fine. We brought our own water since we knew it was turned off. Was surprised the spigot didn't produce water, but we had enough. Love the solar panel! That was another level up! We had plenty enough light until bedtime each night to play cards and hang out. It was a beautiful area that, apart from several vehicles coming down to see what was at the end of the road, we had it all too ourselves. Really nice to be able to stretch out, breath clean air and yell as loud as we wanted without bugging anyone. We really enjoyed our time and feel very grateful to have had the opportunity to be able to rent the cute cabin and hope to again in the future. Thank you!

Stephenie G Verified
Stayed date
Aug 2020

we had a wonderful time. We enjoyed exploring the area, fishing at east park, and spending time with family.

Brandon B Verified
Stayed date
Feb 2020

Was given wrong combination to lock, once in no gas available for cooking on range.

Cheryl C Verified
Stayed date
Jan 2020

I had planned on a fridge and a stove when I made the reservation. Unfortunately there was an issue a couple days prior to my arival and they did not have a substitute for the fridge however, they did have a back up camping stove. Over all great stay :)

Tana A Verified
Stayed date
Dec 2019

Beautiful area but the cabin was not taken care of. It was extremely dirty - as if it hadn't been cleaned or any maintenance done on it since the 1930's. Granted, those who stay here are suppose to take care of it. The 1st hour I was there I tried to clean and sweep. The beds were pretty bad. We were hoping that the futon would be able to be open but it is stuck. We ended up sleeping in the back building. I actually liked it out there. There are numerous bunk beds and they are fairly comfortable. We were hoping for hot water since that is what was said and shown to be available. The water heater had been taken OUT so NO HOT WATER. We were grateful for the stove and the refrigerator though! The toilet in the cabin has no flushing power whatsoever. #1 is fine...but #2 - NO WAY. Thankfully there is an outhouse nearby. The place is a little oasis in a high desert. It's by a stream. The flowers were amazing. Some deer visited us along with lots of chipmunks. =) It was decently located within reasonable distance of the 'mountains' with pine trees, reservoirs and hiking...and then close to a pretty aspen tree area, as well. There are LOTS of cows roaming around and mooing at all hours. I would probably consider this cabin again but it was a pretty far distance from our home [4+ hours] so that will probably not happen. Overall though...pretty nice.