The weather was fantastic. They said there was no water available until June 1st, so we scheduled for the 19th so that water would be turned on, but it wasn't. That was a bummer. The cabin was full of dead bugs and the toilet had mold growing in it. The sink was full of dead bugs as well as the shower. It would have been nice if they would have cleaned it up before we came. We left it better than we got it. I finally just kept filling the toilet bowl with water from a bucket and cleaned the inside toilet so that we didn't have to use the out house. That worked. The cabin gives you a rustic feel and it was nice to sit out on the porch in the cool 67 degree weather in the evening. It would be nice if they sprayed for tics, because we found one that we think my grandkids dragged in from walking through the tall grass in the front of the cabin. It was very peaceful and quiet and at least the solar lights worked at night. I guess you will have to be the judge on weather you like it or not. We liked it, but felt the Forrest Service could have done more to prepare the cabin for guest prior to their arrival since we booked so far in advance. I would suggest they cut down the tall grass and spray for tics and bugs not only in the grass around the cabin, but in the cabin as well. I would also suggest they clean up all the dead bugs and flies before guest arrive. Just a health concern and courtesy on their part.

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.