Overall, this cabin was lovely and I'd recommend it. It was clean, bright during the day with cozy lighting at night. We enjoyed the fireplace, fire pit, hot tub, and watching the sun rise over the mountains from the porch. The kitchen had almost all the kitchenware one might need (we had to purchase a can opener), so it made cooking and eating in quite easy. It was a great place to get away and unplug.
My rating of 4 stars as opposed to 5 comes from the following:
- The walkway leading up to the front door was all ice when we arrived. My husband slipped and fell, and there was no salt on the property to put down. Check-in was at 4p, which in December is dusk. For a mountain-esque cabin in the winter, I would have expected the walkway to be cleared and salt available.
- There were coffee grounds and old coffee left in the coffee pot. Unsure of for how long. Also, the listing said coffee was provided but there was only enough coffee for 2 days, and we were there 4 mornings total.
- Tub drained v. slowly and hot water for shower lasted approx. 14 mins before turning cold.
- The mattress in the loft was old, saggy, and uncomfortable. Any time my husband rolled over when sleeping, I awoke from the springiness.
- The loft space got incredibly hot - even with the heat off and upstairs window, open.
- There was one log for the fire pit, and the remaining wood that was already in the fire pit was wet from the snow of the previous week. It was insufficient to effectively build and maintain a fire.
- The WiFi connection was poor and unreliable. Service went in and out and not strong enough to support streaming. For me, this was perfectly fine as I would have preferred no TV in my cabin whatsoever, so again, it worked out!
I'd say if you're not picky about your mattress and these other issues are resolved, then this is a great option for you! I can see it being ideal for two friends or two couples with the loft and basement bedrooms and the easy access to hiking.